Background:
Two
in
five
menstruators
struggle
to
afford
period
products
at
some
point
their
lives.
Menstruators
experiencing
poverty
are
often
dictated
which
and
how
many
they
receive.
Products
received
by
may
not
be
the
right
type
or
absorbency
discarded
without
use.
To
address
Dayton,
Ohio,
USA
Free
Flo
Box
(FFB)
organization
created
product
pantries,
allow
choose
need.
FFB
operates
two-period
free-standing
cabinets.
Pads,
tampons,
menstrual
cups
available
anonymously,
24
h
a
day,
7
days
week.
Objective:
This
article
aims
to:
(1)
determine
if
pantries
an
effective
model
for
distribution
(2)
analyze
pantry
utilization
trends,
(3)
compare
of
existing
methods
distribution.
Design:
is
longitudinal
observational
study
utilization.
Methods:
Descriptive
statistics
zero-inflated
binomial
regressions
were
conducted
Results:
have
provided
over
30,000
less
than
2
years,
with
monthly
average
1736.
Utilization
continues
grow.
As
gas
prices
increased,
significantly
more
reusable
single-use
taken.
Pantries
likely
utilized
on
when
it
rained
but
was
affected
temperature.
The
overcomes
barriers
fixed
hours,
perquisites
use,
regular
reliable
supply,
predetermined
amounts
types
provided.
Conclusion:
Period
highlight
need
greater
access
products.
While
will
solve
poverty,
can
help
local
level.
Background:
The
United
States
is
increasingly
recognizing
period
product
insecurity,
insufficient
access
to
menstrual
products
and
limited
private
spaces
for
managing
menstruation
due
financial
constraints,
as
an
issue
impacting
the
well-being
dignity
of
Americans.
One
strategy
address
insecurity
has
been
distributing
free
via
supply
banks.
outcomes
distribution
outside
school
setting
are
absent
from
literature.
Objectives:
This
study,
a
formative
evaluation
efforts
Alliance
Period
Supplies,
aims
identify
(1)
characteristics
individuals
receiving
banks
their
experiences
(2)
health
social
experienced
by
recipients
products.
Design:
Survey
data
collection
occurred
at
two
points:
baseline
one-year
follow-up.
All
study
participants
provided
verbal
consent.
Methods:
Between
Fall
2018
Spring
2020,
1863
80
follow-up
surveys
were
administered.
Participants
received
themselves
and/or
household
member
one
20
participating
Supplies
directly
or
64
partner
agencies.
Results:
At
baseline,
72.4%
had
choose
between
buying
another
basic
need.
year
after
accessing
bank,
36.3%
reported
this
experience
(
p
=
0.018).
on
average,
7.8
days
in
past
avoiding
seeing
others,
canceling
appointments,
skipping
work
because
they
did
not
have
follow-up,
was
reduced
1.2
days,
t(68)
2.214,
<
0.05.
Conclusion:
play
essential
role
facilitating
resulting
benefits.
Our
highlights
need
sustainable,
well-funded
policies
interventions
effectively
society.
Health Promotion Practice,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
As
calls
for
improved
menstrual
health
management
have
gained
momentum
in
sociopolitical
contexts,
period
poverty
and
equity
gradually
been
established
recognized
the
discipline
of
public
health.
These
conversations
typically
take
place
context
low-
middle-income
countries
(LMICs)
where
donor-sponsored
projects
are
already
underway.
Nevertheless,
research
on
high-income
(HICs)
is
seldom
performed.
In
addition,
current
literature
topic
tends
to
generalize
HICs
LMICs,
thereby
ignoring
crucial
cultural
socioeconomic
distinctions
that
necessitate
a
more
detailed
comparison
individual
facing
poverty.
This
case
examines
body
United
States
India,
compares
causes,
effects,
approaches
toward
ameliorating
this
phenomenon.
Through
performing
scoping
review
poverty,
illustrates
that—as
opposed
breadth
available
LMICs—research
underrepresented.
findings
demonstrate
stunning
parallel
between
contributing
factors
India
States,
suggesting
approach
isolate
based
regional
economic
incongruencies
inappropriate.
Finally,
identifies
dismantling
stigmatization
periods,
investing
water
or
hygiene
infrastructure,
promoting
mobilization
females,
reforming
curricula
schools
as
essential
ending
Journal of American College Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 8
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
To
determine
the
prevalence
of
period
poverty
in
university
students
and
if
experiencing
is
associated
with
poor
mental
health
outcomes.
Participants
were
n
=
311
females
assigned
at
birth
attending
a
northeast
US.
Seven
items
assessed
poverty.
also
screened
for
depression,
anxiety,
suicide
ideation.
Logistic
regression
models
main
effects
after
adjusting
gender,
sexual
orientation,
race,
age,
ethnicity,
disability
status,
income.
Overall,
18.3%
experienced
poverty,
higher
odds
occurring
identifying
as
trans-gender/nonconforming
(OR[95%CI]
3.34
[1.22,9.15]),
LGB+
1.94
[1.01,3.74]),
Black/African
American
3.61
[1.30,10.0]).
Period
was
screening
positive
depression
6.21
[2.45,15.7]),
anxiety
4.01
[2.09,7.68]),
ideation
2.85
[1.26,6.44]).
prevalent
adverse
outcomes
students.
Government
agencies
universities
should
consider
providing
free
products
to
reduce
inequities.
Archives of Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
83(1)
Опубликована: Март 4, 2025
Emphasizing
the
historical
exclusion
of
women
from
medical
research,
our
letter
sheds
light
on
double
stigma
menstruation
and
premenstrual
disorders
faced
by
Middle
Eastern
women,
calls
for
collaborative
efforts
among
healthcare
professionals
policymakers
to
implement
comprehensive
anti-stigma
strategies.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(4), С. 619 - 619
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025
Objectives:
This
scoping
review
aims
to
fill
research
gaps
by
exploring
four
guiding
questions.
First,
we
aim
understand
the
major
barriers
encountered
U.S.
menstruating
college
students
in
accessing
menstrual
health
products
at
their
educational
institutions,
households,
and
community.
Second,
identify
social
determinants
of
(SDoH)
that
significantly
influence
contribute
inequities
experienced
students.
Third,
explore
measurement
tools
have
been
used
assess
Lastly,
determine
lessons
learned
recommendations
improve
overall
outcomes
Study
Design:
followed
Arksey
O’Malley
framework
(2005)
incorporated
from
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
(JBI)
for
extraction,
analysis,
presentation
results.
Methods:
The
databases
searched
were
PubMed,
Embase
(Ovid),
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library
(Medline).
Included
articles
(1)
published
between
2000
2023,
(2)
focused
on
United
States,
(3)
addressed
health,
equity,
period
poverty
campuses
U.S.,
and/or
(4)
explored
challenges
products.
Results:
A
total
seven
studies
retained
assessment.
most
frequently
cited
Healthy
People
2030
categories
economic
stability
(n
=
5)
community
context
5).
most-cited
sorted
into
“Financial
Constraints
Accessibility”
13)
theme
category.
Conclusions:
Our
study
highlights
practical
applications
several
future
design,
adoption,
implementation,
evaluation
effective
evidence-based
interventions
address
subsequent
imposed
specific
SDoH.
More
is
needed
further
implications
mental,
physical,
socioeconomic
individuals,
particularly
young
adults
experiencing
different
as
they
venture
build
careers.
Journal of Global Health Economics and Policy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5
Опубликована: Май 17, 2025
Background
Period
poverty
is
a
persistent
yet
under-recognised
public
health
and
policy
issue
affecting
both
developed
developing
nations.
In
the
United
States,
it
continues
to
pose
serious
challenge,
particularly
for
women
facing
financial
hardship.
An
estimated
two
in
five
menstruating
individuals
U.S.
struggle
afford
menstrual
supplies,
often
resorting
unsafe
or
unhygienic
alternatives.
This
not
only
compromises
dignity
but
also
reflects
broader
systemic
inequities.
Government
actors
at
local,
state,
federal
levels
have
critical
role
play
addressing
this
problem.
study
examines
extent
which
period
functions
as
socioeconomic
States.
Methods
Using
content
analysis
approach
within
an
ethnographic
research
design,
draws
on
secondary
data
sources
guided
by
Social
Construction
of
Target
Populations
theory
interpret
findings.
Results
The
findings
reveal
that
disproportionately
impacts
low-income
women,
driven
intersecting
economic,
social,
cultural,
political
barriers.
Despite
its
widespread
impact,
there
remains
notable
lack
commitment
among
stakeholders
meaningfully
address
issue.
Conclusions
To
mitigate
social
consequences
poverty,
offers
recommendations
aimed
mobilising
fostering
stronger
engagement
ensure
equitable
access
products.
