Teachers' Perceptions and Experiences of Menstrual Cycle Education and Support in UK Schools

• DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2022.827365
• Publication Date: 2022-02-14T05:37:10Z
• Authors: Natalie Brown; Rebekah Williams; Georgie Bruinvels; Jessica Piasecki; Laura J. Forrest
• Keywords: Attendance; Menstruation

The purpose of this study was 2-fold, to (1) explore current education provision in UK schools including barriers menstrual cycle and (2) assess the perceived support teachers received deliver education. Seven hundred eighty-nine (91% female) from all stages school England (48%), Scotland (24%), Wales (22%) Northern Ireland (6%) completed an online survey. survey captured information on schools, teacher's knowledge confidence cycle, provided teachers, products impact young people school. Four ninety-eight reported lessons were (63%), predominantly delivered within personal, social, health economic or science subjects, with over half focusing biology (56%) (40%) rather than lived experiences (14%). Teachers affected participation PE (88%), pupil attendance (82%) attitude behavior (82%). Overall, 80% felt receiving training would be beneficial improve results highlight is scientifically focused, less management symptoms experiences. also perceive influence multiple aspects personal performance. There a need address across help empower girls manage their preventing negative