A qualitative exploration of menstrual management practices and the impact of menstruation on the livelihoods of female sex workers in a peri-urban area of western Kenya

BackgroundLittle is known about female sex worker (FSW) experiences with menstruation and its impact on their economic livelihood and health. To support a future intervention aimed at improving menstrual hygiene management (MHM) for FSW, this study sought to explore FSW's views of MHM, its impact on work, and related practices during client engagement.MethodsThis qualitative study conducted seven focus group discussions among 57 FSWs in Kisumu, western Kenya, between June and September 2023. Sem