Psychology in the Schools,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
61(7), С. 2820 - 2844
Опубликована: Март 16, 2024
Abstract
Menstruation
is
a
global
public
health
issue
with
negative
discourses
of
shame,
embarrassment,
and
disgust.
There
growing
anecdotal
evidence
linking
menstruation
experiences
at
school
to
absenteeism.
This
systematic
review
line‐of‐argument
synthesis
aims
develop
conceptual
understanding
in
schools
high‐income
countries.
MEDLINE
(Ovid),
PsycINFO
EMBASE
HMIC
ERIC
databases
were
searched.
NVivo
was
used
for
thematic
reciprocal
translation
generate
third‐order
constructs:
overarching
themes
that
interpretatively
describe
social
processes
around
schools.
One
thousand
three
hundred
thirty‐three
studies
screened,
19
meeting
inclusion
criteria.
Six
constructs
identified
integrated
into
synthesized
illustrating
menstrual
injustice
school.
To
ensure
menstruating
students
do
not
face
academic
disadvantage
because
schools’
failure
accommodate
needs,
should
challenge
stigma,
provide
facilities
improve
students’
capability
confidence
manage
menstruation,
support
who
miss
classes.
Future
research
explore
period
poverty
HIC
schools,
examining
the
influence
gender
identity,
disability,
race,
class
on
experiences.
Journal of Global Health Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2022
Period
poverty,
defined
as
a
lack
of
access
to
menstrual
products,
hygiene
facilities,
waste
management,
and
education,
affects
many
women
globally
causing
physical,
mental,
emotional
challenges.
The
stigma
that
shrouds
periods
further
prevents
individuals
from
talking
about
it.
Lack
data
limited
research
on
period
poverty
are
challenges
hence
more
engagement
called
for.
like
other
forms
can
be
debilitating.
It
take
different
has
emotional,
mental
health
effects
individuals.
More
than
half
the
world’s
population
menstruating
people,
it
is
high
time
becomes
everybody’s
business.
Since
world
drowning
in
plastic,
reusable
environmentally
friendly
products
need
explored.
This
calls
for
innovation
alongside
intersectoral
collaboration
ensure
water
sanitation.
Frontiers in Global Women s Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
4
Опубликована: Март 1, 2023
Menstruation
is
a
naturally
occurring
phenomenon;
however,
millions
of
adolescent
girls
and
women,
as
well
nonbinary
persons
who
bleed
every
month,
are
deprived
menstruating
safely
respectfully.
Those
belonging
to
marginalized
sections
face
the
brunt
lack
access
water,
sanitation,
hygiene
facilities;
affordable
menstrual
supplies;
inequitable
distribution
health
education
victims
period
poverty.
Their
preexisting
suffering
was
further
exacerbated
by
COVID-19
pandemic,
which
negatively
affected
mental
those
menstruating.
Adolescent
women
in
communities
found
it
persistently
challenging
afford
products
while
education.
These
put
them
under
immense
stress
elevated
financial
liability,
predisposing
Interventions
addressing
poverty
rely
on
mustering
collective
community
voices
deploying
adequate
policy
tools.
All
efforts
solutions
must
provide
social
protection
nets
psychological
aid
through
support
groups.
It
core
drive
equity
for
all
menstruators,
irrespective
they
are,
what
do,
where
live.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
17(7), С. e0269341 - e0269341
Опубликована: Июль 14, 2022
Background
The
menstrual
needs
of
girls
and
women
are
important
to
health,
education,
well-being.
Unmet
need
harm
from
poor
health
in
low-and-
middle-income
countries
have
been
documented,
but
with
little
empirical
research
undertaken
high
income
countries.
Continuing
austerity
the
UK
suggests
menstruators
likely
more
vulnerable
‘period
poverty’
than
previously,
COVID-19
pandemic
assumed
exacerbate
situation.
Aim
To
explore
experiences
perceptions
who
living
under
circumstances
deprivation,
alongside
views
staff
working
organisations
supporting
these
women,
understand
whether
women’s
met.
Methods
A
qualitative
study
was
conducted
an
inner-city
NW
England.
Three
focus
group
discussions
14
in-depth
interviews
were
across
three
sites
impoverished
women.
Data
analysed
thematically.
Results
Themes
were:
reflections
on
menstruation;
affordability
products;
access
public
facilities;
organisational
support;
potential
solutions.
Many
perceived
menstruation
as
a
burden
aspects:
physical
discomfort
pain;
psychological
anxiety;
shame
stigma.
Managing
difficult
due
cost
relative
low
incomes,
food,
heating
lighting
prioritised,
leaving
improvising
materials
or
wearing
products
for
longer
desired.
Most
suggested
that
should
be
free,
often
remarking
if
men
required
similar
items
this
would
happen.
unaware
provided
free
products.
Staff
felt
small
range
offered
did
not
meet
client
ill-prepared
conversations
clients’
needs.
Conclusion
Impoverished
lack
necessary
resources
manage
their
menses
well
which
negatively
impacts
brings
stress,
embarrassment,
shame.
Support,
including
products,
is
needed
at
both
local
national
level
help
hygiene.
BMC Women s Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2023
Abstract
Background
The
intersection
between
poverty
and
mental
health
is
clear.
Period
poverty,
understood
as
the
lack
of
access
to
menstrual
products,
has
been
gaining
attention
especially
among
low
middle-income
countries
an
overlooked
aspect
gendered
poverty.
Less
known
about
incidence
period
in
high-income
its
association
with
health.
purpose
this
study
examine
a
representative
sample
young
women
living
urban
setting
southern
Europe.
Methods
This
cross-sectional
study.
Data
were
obtained
from
survey
individuals
aged
15
34
city
Barcelona
(Spain),
group
647
women.
Subjects
selected
through
systematic
stratified
random
sampling
method.
A
proportional
quota
was
used.
information
registered
using
CAPI
data
collection
measured
by
combination
three
questions
or
misuse
products
for
economic
reasons.
GHQ-12
used
measure
risk
poor
analysis
carried
out
multivariable
logistic
regression.
Results
From
our
sample,
15.3%
reported
having
experienced
Higher
odds
estimated
facing
(AOR
=
1.85
p
<
0.05).
effect
statistically
significant
after
controlling
their
income
status
level
deprivation.
Young
poorer
households
have
higher
probability
than
those
0.47
Finally,
material
deprivation
associated
increased
reporting
2.59
0.01).
Conclusion
We
found
that
considerable
number
country
cannot
afford
may
impact
on
wellbeing.
relationship
respondents’
when
factors
confer
If
confirmed
further
research,
public
burden
could
be
reduced
policy-level
interventions
improve
products.
Health Promotion Practice,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025
Period
poverty,
characterized
by
inadequate
access
to
menstrual
health
resources
and
education,
detrimentally
affects
school
attendance,
academic
performance,
individual
health.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
nearly
one-fifth
of
college-enrolled
women
experienced
period
poverty
in
the
past
year,
highlighting
urgency
addressing
this
issue.
Through
our
study
at
Purdue
University,
we
evaluated
effectiveness
a
free
pad
tampon
program
aimed
reducing
poverty.
Findings
from
survey,
which
included
responses
766
university
student
participants,
many
utilized
due
not
having
products
with
them
(43.2%).
In
contrast,
others
cited
early
or
late
periods
(33.4%)
financial
constraints
(5.2%)
as
reasons
for
usage.
addition,
81.7%
respondents
reported
they
were
aware
program's
existence,
indicating
need
more
tailored
promotional
efforts
reach
entire
body.
These
insights
contribute
deeper
understanding
impact
provide
actionable
recommendations
improving
accessibility
diverse
needs
menstruating
individuals
within
community.
Leveraging
these
findings,
administrators
can
play
vital
role
advancing
equity
initiatives
fostering
supportive
environments
all
menstruators
on
campus.
Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(2), С. 63 - 77
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023
Abstract
Many
menstruators
around
the
world
have
limited
access
to
education
about
menstruation
and
sanitary
methods
for
managing
menstruation.
The
use
of
products
is
influenced
by
economic
status,
proximity
resources,
education,
cultural
beliefs.
Improper
or
lack
thereof
can
lead
major
health
issues.
Plastic-based,
commercial
pads
take
decades
degrade
cause
harm
environment
pose
risks
menstruators.
To
combat
accessibility
menstrual
products,
there
a
need
develop
inexpensive,
environmentally
friendly,
culturally
acceptable
hygiene
pads.
Organic
been
developed
with
locally
available
materials,
such
as
water
hyacinth,
banana
stems,
bamboo,
papyrus,
hemp,
cotton.
These
potential
create
better
outcomes
across
globe
reduce
environmental
footprint.
Journal of Social Issues,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
79(2), С. 543 - 555
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2023
Abstract
The
COVID‐19
pandemic
has
disproportionately
endangered
women's
health,
well‐being
and
safety.
According
to
the
World
Health
Organization,
nearly
7
million
people
worldwide
have
died
from
virus
by
May
2023.
While
posed
an
immediate
threat
lives
of
around
world,
interconnections
gender,
race,
ethnicity,
class
resulted
in
differential
consequences
global
pandemic.
With
a
focus
on
intersecting
identities,
this
special
issue
explores
how
women
became
more
vulnerable
during
suggest
what
policies
interventions
would
work
buffer
against
such
risks.
In
issue,
authors
use
empirical,
review,
policy
implication
demonstrate
women,
particularly
those
with
other
minoritized
were
impacted
COVID‐19.
examine
impacts
physical,
emotional,
reproductive
along
issues
unique
role
that
play
mothering
caretaking,
within
their
homes,
workplaces,
communities,
means
endangerment
widespread
potentially
intergenerational
impacts.
Moreover,
it
is
clear
empirically‐driven
social
resource
responses
are
crucial.
American Journal of Public Health,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
112(4), С. 675 - 684
Опубликована: Март 23, 2022
Objectives.
To
identify
key
effects
of
the
pandemic
and
its
economic
consequences
on
menstrual
product
insecurity
with
implications
for
public
health
practice
policy.
Methods.
Study
participants
(n
=
1496)
were
a
subset
individuals
enrolled
in
national
(US)
prospective
cohort
study.
Three
survey
waves
included
(March‒October
2020).
Menstrual
outcomes
explored
bivariate
associations
logistic
regression
models
to
examine
between
income
loss.
Results.
Income
loss
was
associated
most
aspects
(adjusted
odds
ratios
from
1.34
3.64).
The
not
being
able
afford
products
those
who
experienced
3.64
times
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
2.14,
6.19)
that
had
no
3.95
CI
1.78,
8.79)
lower-income
compared
higher-income
participants.
Conclusions.
Pandemic-related
strong
predictor
insecurity,
particularly
populations
lower
educational
attainment.
Public
Health
Implications.
Provision
free
or
subsidized
is
needed
by
vulnerable
impacted
pandemic-related
loss.(Am
J
Health.
2022;112(4):675-684.
(https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306674).