A pilot survey of students' menstrual attitudes, experiences, and needs on an urban university campus
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Period poverty significantly impacts college students, causing class disruption and avoidance of menstrual hygiene. Universities must improve menstrual infrastructure, product access, and support to create inclusive environments.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Women's Health
Background
- Many students face barriers to menstrual product access and knowledge, termed period poverty.
- The impacts of period poverty on post-secondary students are not well understood.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess period poverty, class disruption, and menstrual hygiene avoidance among university students.
- To identify actionable recommendations for urban universities to address menstrual health challenges.
Main Methods
- An online, cross-sectional survey was administered to 106 students aged 18+.
- Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and thematic analysis of open-ended responses.
Main Results
- 17.1% of students experienced period poverty, 55.8% faced period-related class disruption, and 47.5% avoided changing products on campus.
- Students reported painful and disruptive menstrual experiences, citing inadequate facilities, lack of products, and unpredictability.
Conclusions
- Students encounter significant obstacles to menstrual management due to insufficient support and infrastructure.
- Recommendations are provided for institutions to foster more inclusive and supportive campus environments.
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