Interview study, 2022
Does menstruation or PMS affect women's participation in adventurous activities?
Yes, 89% of women said menstruation or PMS affects their participation. Main barriers are practical challenges with hygiene and emotional concerns about missing out.
What they did
Qualitative survey of 100 women who participate in adventurous activities, asking how menstruation and PMS affects their participation through their own words.
What they found
89% of respondents noted that participation is affected by menstruation or PMS. The main constraints were practical challenges of hygiene and waste disposal. Many women had emotional responses to missing out on activities and concerns about their performance in social contexts. Some women wanted to be role models encouraging open discussion about menstruation.
What it means for you
Better toilet facilities and biodegradable products could help women participate more. Leaders and educators need more awareness about these barriers, especially men. The main limit is this study relies on women's own reports of their experiences.
89%
of women affected by menstruation or PMS
100
women surveyed
About the study
- Original title
- The impact of menstruation on participation in adventurous activities
- Authors
- Heather Prince, Erin Annison
- Journal
- Sport Education and Society
- Year
- 2022
- Study design
- Interview study
- Participants
- 100
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2022.2059756
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