Menstruation Experiences of Middle and High School Students in the Midwest : A Pilot Study
The purpose of this pilot study was to expand understanding of the experience of menstruation for girls in the United States and its impact in the school setting. A qualitative approach was used to gather data from focus group interviews. Descriptive content analysis was used to categorize the range and types of menstruation experiences described by 12 participants aged 12-16 years. Findings revealed four main themes: (1) learning about menstruation, (2) experiencing menstruation, (3) managing menstruation, and (4) social norms and meaning of menstruation. Participants described multiple challenges faced learning about and experiencing menstruation, especially in the school setting. Participants described the limited understanding of menstruation experiences and confusion about the use of menstrual hygiene products. Challenges experienced at school included not having adequate access to menstrual hygiene products, limited time for changing products, fear of leaking menstrual blood, and impacts on school attendance. School nurses are well-positioned to contribute to creating school environments that are supportive of menstruation.
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E-Artikel |
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| Erscheinungsjahr: |
2022 |
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2022 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:38 |
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The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses - 38(2022), 6 vom: 26. Dez., Seite 504-510 |
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Englisch |
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| Beteiligte Personen: |
Secor-Turner, Molly [VerfasserIn] |
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Adolescent |
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Date Completed 03.11.2022 Date Revised 03.11.2022 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.1177/1059840520974234 |
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