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The Prevalence and Academic Impact of Dysmenorrhea in 21,573 Young Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

by Nathan Cheetham | 13 Oct, 2023 | Research Reports and Publications

This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the prevalence of dysmenorrhea (period pain) in young women and explores any impact it has on their academic performance and other school-related activities. Read more...

Menstrual health and hygiene among Indigenous Australian girls and women: barriers and opportunities

by Nathan Cheetham | 13 Oct, 2023 | Menstrual Health Resources, Research Reports and Publications

In this article, we chart the emergence of attention to menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) in the Australian context and highlight key considerations for the conduct of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples within the culturally- and...
Dignity Everyday: Exploring a women’s health issue with students of Western Cape, Queensland

Dignity Everyday: Exploring a women’s health issue with students of Western Cape, Queensland

by Nathan Cheetham | 13 Oct, 2023 | Menstrual Health Resources, Research Reports and Publications

This report documents processes, methods, and findings to provide insights into how girls and women manage their daily lives during menstruation in a remote community in the Western Cape, Queensland. Due to the community-specific nature of this project as well as the...

Adolescent Menstrual Health Literacy in Low, Middle and High-Income Countries: A Narrative Review

by Nathan Cheetham | 11 Oct, 2023 | Research Reports and Publications

Poor menstrual health literacy impacts adolescents’ quality of life and health outcomes across the world. The aim of this systematic review was to identify concerns about menstrual health literacy in low/middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries...

What can Australian schools do better? Supporting students during menstruation

by Nathan Cheetham | 6 Oct, 2023 | Advocacy & Policy, Research Reports and Publications, Teaching Resources

This paper is based on the results of an Australian survey of 5007 young women aged 13–25, which examined their experiences of menstruation and dysmenorrhea. It focuses specifically on participant qualitative responses to the question, “What do you think schools could...

Menstrual Cycle Research Network

by Nathan Cheetham | 6 Oct, 2023 | Research Reports and Publications

The Western Sydney University Menstrual Cycle Research Network (MCRN) comprises researchers at Western with a special interest in menstrual cycle research. They are from a range of backgrounds including public health, education, psychology, complementary medicine,...
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