School of Nursing, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA.
Department of Public Health North Dakota State University.
J Sch Nurs. 2022 Dec;38(6):504-510. doi: 10.1177/1059840520974234. Epub 2020 Nov 19.
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.
本试点研究旨在增进对美国女孩经期体验及其在学校环境中影响的理解。采用定性方法从焦点小组访谈中收集数据。描述性内容分析用于对 12 名 12-16 岁参与者所描述的经期体验的范围和类型进行分类。研究结果揭示了四个主要主题：（1）了解经期，（2）体验经期，（3）管理经期，以及（4）社会规范和经期意义。参与者描述了在学习和体验经期时面临的多种挑战，尤其是在学校环境中。参与者描述了对经期体验的有限理解和对经期卫生用品使用的困惑。在学校中遇到的挑战包括无法获得足够的经期卫生用品、更换产品的时间有限、对经血泄漏的恐惧以及对出勤率的影响。学校护士有充分的条件为营造支持经期的学校环境做出贡献。
