DATA COLLECTION SOURCES

Both primary and secondary data sources were implemented to gather information to
complete this research.
The primary source of secondary data included internet research, newspaper articles
and articles from female stationary providers. Secondary data played a supporting role in the
answers collected as well as a way of expanding our knowledge on the topic. We used
interviews and questionnaires as our two main primary data sources. Questionnaires were
used because they provided a way to easily and more efficiently collect data. Questionaries
were distributed using the non-probability sampling method. Interviews were used because
they added inclusivity to persons who may have wanted to participate but are unable to read,
write or are disabled.
During the period th – th the questionnaires were distributed within the different
communities, the Self-selection sampling method was used to carry out this task because it
usually relies upon person volunteering to be a part of it due to them being or reaching a
specific criteria and instantly upon completion, the questionnaires were recollected. The
questionnaire contained questions that included opened and closed-ended questions. Women
were selected from some low-income communities in south Trinidad, such as: Fyzabad,
Siparia, La Brea and San Fernando.
Conclusion, Limitations and Recommendations

Conclusion

Limitations
Some limitations that we faced whilst conducting this study were:
There wasn’t much information available on period poverty in Trinidad and tobago
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Recommendation
This study was conducted to determine the
 Person in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean should be more
educated on the topic of period poverty.
 Arrangement should be put in place so that women who are facing period
poverty can have access to the hygiene products they need.
 Programms should be put in place to help assist women in Trinidad and
Tobago
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