Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States

Cardoso, Lauren; Scolese, Anna; Hamidaddin, Alzahra; Gupta, Jhumka

doi:10.1186/s12905-020-01149-5

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“…While inadequate attention has been directed toward the menstrual experiences of students in the United States of America (U.S.A.) (12,13), a growing body of evidence has begun to document some of the challenges faced by menstruating girls and young women in schools (8,(14)(15)(16). For example, many adolescent girls, especially those from poor socioeconomic backgrounds, lack adequate menstruation education (8,14,(17)(18)(19) and struggle to afford basic period products (15,16,20,21). A survey conducted with 58 female high school students in St. Louis, Missouri found that nearly half had been unable to afford needed menstrual products at least once in the last school year (16).…”

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confidence: 99%

A Policy for Addressing Menstrual Equity in Schools: A Case Study From New York City, U.S.A.

Schmitt

Booth

Sommer

2022

Front. Reprod. Health

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There has been a growth in menstrual equity policy advancements in the U.S.A. in recent years; with much of the new legislation prioritizing the needs of adolescent girls in schools. New York City, a predecessor of this movement, was the first U.S.A. locality to pass such legislation in 2016. The aim of this case study was to better understand the various factors which led to the development, passage and initial implementation of New York City's Menstrual Equity in Schools Policy. Data collection methods included a desk review and qualitative assessment with several actors involved across the policy and introduction phases. Key findings included (1) the utility of community narratives and a pilot project as a means for overcoming initial skepticisms, proving feasibility, and generating support; (2) the importance of policy champions for overcoming fiscal objections and navigating political discourse; and (3) lessons learned from early implementation efforts, including variance in awareness and distribution models. This case study yields valuable insights into the practical considerations when designing or implementing policies aimed at tackling issues of menstrual equity within school settings.

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confidence: 99%

A Policy for Addressing Menstrual Equity in Schools: A Case Study From New York City, U.S.A.

Schmitt

Booth

Sommer

2022

Front. Reprod. Health

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“…Furthermore, other studies have shown that about 65% of women who are undergoing or have completed treatment for BPD reported significant mood changes across the MC, and 59% of them, including those taking oral contraceptives, reported longer MCs (18).…”

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Connecting the Dots Between Mental and Menstrual Health: An Exploratory Review

Ajari

2021

J Health Rep Technol

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Context: Mental and menstrual health, two emerging aspects of health critical to the female population, are bidirectionally linked. But there is limited empirical evidence that establishes the association between these entities. This essay aims to draw the attention of researchers to this healthcare niche. Evidence Acquisition: An exploratory review was carried out on literatures sourced from medical databases (e.g. PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science), and gray sources-popular and reputable institutional and journalistic websites that publishes mental or menstrual health research. The key words used for the search are “menstruation, menstrual hygiene, menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome, period poverty, menarche, menopause, mental health, mental disorder, mental illness, depression, anxiety, phobia, mania, mood, and affect”. The initial search generated 368 results. But after the duplicates were removed, the exclusion criteria (publication before 2000, and in languages other than English) was applied, and manual review of abstract (for relevance) was done, 21 publications from the databases and 5 from gray sources were included in this review. Results: Associations were found between menstrual cycle irregularities and disorders; and mental disorders such as premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, major depressive disorder, major anxiety disorder, psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, sleep disorder, substance use/abuse, and suicidal ideation and attempts. Few positive associations between mental and menstrual health were recorded, and several research and treatment gaps were identified. Conclusions: Research into the links between mental and menstrual health should not remain a fringe area of scientific curiosity, as it shows tremendous promise in improving healthcare offered to women/girls globally.

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“…The stigma that shrouds periods further prevents individuals from talking about it. 2,4 NEED FOR RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT Lack of data and limited research on period poverty is a challenge. 2 More research and engagement are called for.…”

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“…There are social, cultural, economic, and political barriers to menstrual products, education, and sanitation. 2,5 Period poverty has also been associated with health issues including depression 4 and urinary tract infections. 2…”

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Period poverty: why it should be everybody’s business

Michel¹,

Mettler²,

Schönenberger³

et al. 2022

Journal of Global Health Reports

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Period poverty, defined as a lack of access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education, affects many women globally causing physical, mental, and emotional challenges. The stigma that shrouds periods further prevents individuals from talking about it. Lack of data and limited research on period poverty are challenges hence more research and engagement are called for. Period poverty like other forms of poverty can be debilitating. It can take different forms and has emotional, physical, and mental health effects on individuals. More than half of the world's population are menstruating people, it is high time period poverty becomes everybody's business. Since the world is drowning in plastic, reusable environmentally friendly menstrual products need to be explored. This calls for innovation alongside intersectoral collaboration to ensure access to water and sanitation.Poverty is defined as not having enough money to meet basic needs food water clothing and shelter. 1 According to the World Bank, poverty is hunger, lack of shelter, being sick and not being able to see a doctor, not having access to school, not having a job, fear for the future, and living one day at a time. 1 Poverty isolates by restricting access to recreational activities. 1 Poverty is a complex societal issue that requires everyone's attention. 1

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Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States

Cited by 89 publications

References 17 publications

A Policy for Addressing Menstrual Equity in Schools: A Case Study From New York City, U.S.A.

A Policy for Addressing Menstrual Equity in Schools: A Case Study From New York City, U.S.A.

Connecting the Dots Between Mental and Menstrual Health: An Exploratory Review

Period poverty: why it should be everybody’s business

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