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.
Frontiers in Reproductive Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Май 17, 2024
Individuals
who
menstruate
grapple
with
diverse
challenges
in
menstrual
and
reproductive
health.
This
includes
financial
burdens,
societal
stigmas,
negative
mental
physical
health
implications.
Period
poverty,
marked
by
insufficient
access
to
products,
education,
sanitation,
remains
a
prevalent
poorly
addressed
issue.
Alarming
statistics
highlight
the
extent
of
this
problem
shed
light
on
staggering
number
individuals
lacking
essential
products.
The
discourse
extends
safety
accessibility
array
A
comprehensive
comparison
cost
available
period
products
was
conducted
using
data
obtained
from
various
retail
websites.
often-overlooked
potential
indirect
expenses
profound
impacts
quality
life
were
also
discussed.
Amidst
other
public
initiatives,
pharmacists
have
emerged
as
pivotal
advocates
educators.
Pharmacists
are
poised
drive
initiatives
that
increase
through
education
advocacy.
By
providing
different
product
options,
can
empower
make
informed
decisions
based
their
needs.
perspective
illuminates
complex
menstruation
proposes
play
role
overcoming
barriers
access.
proposed
strategies,
rooted
research,
advocacy,
pave
way
for
enhancing
access,
reducing
stigma,
elevating
those
navigating
intricate
complexities
menstruation.
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.
