Sílvia Castro
Biographic Data
| ID | 4319151 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sílvia Castro |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sílvia |
| FAMILY NAME | Castro |
| SIGNATURE | CASTRO S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7358-6685 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Breaking the silence – Group discussions and the adoption of menstrual health technologies
Stigma can hinder the adoption of beneficial and affordable technologies, par-ticularly in sensitive health areas. Menstruation is a heavily stigmatized biological process, and managing menstruation with dignity and hygiene is a challenge in low-income settings. In this study, we conducted a randomized control trial to explore the impact of discussion-based interventions on breaking the silence around menstru-ation and shifting practices related …
Cultural taboos and misinformation about menstrual health management in rural Bangladesh
Millions of women worldwide face challenges in managing menstruation, which negatively affects their health, education, labor force participation and productivity. Cultural taboos and social norms are believed to be at the core of this issue, perpetuating stigma and harmful health behaviors, and interfering with attempts to improve knowledge. Our study explores how deep-rooted cultural norms relate to, and potentially hinder, effective menstrual …
Video abstract production guide
Video abstracts are audio-visual representations of a scientific abstract that a researcher can use to complement an article. As a science communication tool, they stand as a novel and exciting way to present scientific discoveries, explore new formats, and reach new audiences. In this practice insight, we share the experience of creating a video abstract in Ecology, explaining and exemplifying the different stages of the process: selecting the p…
The Nature of Science in Secondary School Geology
Cultural taboos and misinformation about menstrual health management in rural Bangladesh
Millions of women worldwide face challenges in managing menstruation, which negatively affects their health, education, labor force participation and productivity. Cultural taboos and social norms are believed to be at the core of this issue, perpetuating stigma and harmful health behaviors, and interfering with attempts to improve knowledge. Our study explores how deep-rooted cultural norms relate to, and potentially hinder, effective menstrual …
The Nature of Science in Secondary School Geology
Video abstract production guide
Video abstracts are audio-visual representations of a scientific abstract that a researcher can use to complement an article. As a science communication tool, they stand as a novel and exciting way to present scientific discoveries, explore new formats, and reach new audiences. In this practice insight, we share the experience of creating a video abstract in Ecology, explaining and exemplifying the different stages of the process: selecting the p…
Breaking the silence – Group discussions and the adoption of menstrual health technologies
Stigma can hinder the adoption of beneficial and affordable technologies, par-ticularly in sensitive health areas. Menstruation is a heavily stigmatized biological process, and managing menstruation with dignity and hygiene is a challenge in low-income settings. In this study, we conducted a randomized control trial to explore the impact of discussion-based interventions on breaking the silence around menstru-ation and shifting practices related …
Cultural taboos and misinformation about menstrual health management in rural Bangladesh
Millions of women worldwide face challenges in managing menstruation, which negatively affects their health, education, labor force participation and productivity. Cultural taboos and social norms are believed to be at the core of this issue, perpetuating stigma and harmful health behaviors, and interfering with attempts to improve knowledge. Our study explores how deep-rooted cultural norms relate to, and potentially hinder, effective menstrual …
Psychology (3 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Menstrual Health and Disorders (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Animal and Plant Science Education (1 works) · Chemistry (1 works) · Climate Change Communication and Perception (1 works) · Computer Science (1 works) · Conceptualization (1 works)