Results from a literature review of menstruation-related restrictions in the United States and Canada

Amy Henderson Riley; Laura Slifer; Jessica Hughes; Astha Ramaiya

doi:10.1016/j.srhc.2020.100537

Results from a literature review of menstruation-related restrictions in the United States and Canada

Amy Henderson Riley, Laura Slifer, Jessica Hughes, Astha Ramaiya

Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Abstract

Initiation of menstruation is often associated with secrecy and silence, leading to menstruation-related restrictions enforced by various structural and social factors. Most of the research investigating menstruation-related restrictions has been conducted in low- and middle-income countries. It is unknown 1) which populations in the United States and Canada may face menstruation-related restrictions, and 2) what type of restrictions are practiced by these populations. A literature review found 21 articles published between 2000 and 2019 covering menstruation-related social and structural restrictions in the United States and Canada. In addition to more research, we encourage clinical providers to have culturally competent conversations with patients to understand potential menstruation-related restrictions.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	100537
Journal	Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Volume	25
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.srhc.2020.100537
State	Published - Oct 2020

Keywords

Canada
Cultural and social determinants
Menstrual barriers
Restrictions
United States

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternity and Midwifery

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