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

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was 2-fold, to (1) explore current education provision in UK schools including barriers to menstrual cycle education and (2) assess the perceived support teachers received to deliver menstrual cycle education. Seven hundred eighty-nine teachers (91% female) from all stages of school education in England (48%), Scotland (24%), Wales (22%) and Northern Ireland (6%) completed an online survey. The survey captured information on menstrual education in schools, teacher's knowledge and confidence of the menstrual cycle, support provided to teachers, provision of menstrual products in school and perceived impact of the menstrual cycle on young people in school. Four hundred ninety-eight teachers reported lessons were provided on the menstrual cycle (63%), predominantly d

SUBMITTER: Brown N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8882726 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature