Too many people are left with more questions than answers about their own periods. For too long, menstrual health education has skimmed the surface, leaving older generations in the dark and young people confused. Basic biology is just the start, but we need to get real about the complexities of periods because no two are the same. Every student deserves to understand not only what happens during a period but how their bodies evolve over time, with the tools to identify pain levels, conditions and advocate for their health. That’s where our Period Dignity scheme steps in. We’re here to ensure students feel fully prepared, not just for now but for every stage of their journey ahead. Get in touch with our team 📧 https://lnkd.in/eRqZjJ-B
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Menstrual health concerns are common across the population. In Australia, around 90% of those under 25 years of age experience regular period pain. Menstrual health literacy has a direct impact on young peoples’ quality of life, health, academic, and professional performance. The authors underscore the importance of applying a range of teaching strategies incorporating a 'whole school approach', enhancing access to evidence-based resources, and implementing procedures to effectively manage period symptoms in students. Education is paramount for endometriosis early diagnosis .
Endometriosis, pelvic pain and period pain - working to reduce the negative impact of pelvic and menstrual pain
Just in time for Endometriosis Awareness Month our final report on the research we undertook on Young person, parent/carer, and school teachers’ understanding of periods, period pain, and endometriosis is now online. We collected information from parents who spoke English, Arabic, Mandarin, and Vietnamese as well as school teachers and young people themselves about what they knew about periods, what they were taught in schools, and what they felt they didn't know. We also asked about how best to deliver this information and what involvement families would like to have in their children's health literacy education. Generously supported by Endometriosis Australia's seed grant funding and led by Dr Christina Curry we will be using these findings to help improve our web resource for improving menstrual health literacy https://lnkd.in/g3Gt2ZvZ in the coming months to better meet the diverse needs of modern Australia. NICM Health Research Institute Kathryn Holmes https://lnkd.in/dTEb97xx
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A high-quality physical education program boosts academic performance & long-term health. CDC (2010) research shows it is positively linked to higher test scores and better concentration. It also significantly reduces disease risk. Investing in PE benefits students' minds & bodies. #PhysicalEducation #EducationResearch"
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Physician-Scientist: Environmental, Reproductive, Women's Health Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Fertility, Ovulation, Menstruation Health MGH | Co-PI Apple Women’s Health Study | Mahalingaiah Lab
In May 2023, I discussed the foundational role of menstrual health education in empowering students & safeguarding their well-being with Larry Mantle. The episode explores the urgent necessity of confronting the silence surrounding menstruation in educational settings. Take a listen and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/eyKH_dPG
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