BMC Womens Health January 2021 PMID 33407330

Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States.

Lauren F Cardoso, Anna M Scolese, Alzahra Hamidaddin, Jhumka Gupta

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a recognition of the importance of addressing period poverty, with examples like the mention that 14.2% of women experienced it in the past year and the link to depression, which emphasize the research's relevance. The tone varies from factual to advocacy-oriented, demonstrating engagement and concern for societal impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge the seriousness of period poverty and mental health links, supporting the study’s findings.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, mentioning specific statistics and calling attention to mental health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many mentions cite research findings, suggest policy changes, and share personal or societal concerns, reflecting thoughtfulness.

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Several discussions highlight the global and local significance of period poverty, emphasizing its influence on health and education frameworks.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how not being able to afford menstrual products (period poverty) is linked to mental health issues, specifically depression, among college women in the U.S.
  • About 14% of the women surveyed experienced period poverty in the past year, with 10% experiencing it monthly; those with frequent (monthly) period poverty are more likely to suffer from moderate to severe depression.
  • The findings highlight the need for better access to affordable menstrual products to help improve mental wellbeing among young women facing financial barriers.]

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Samantha Glover (she/her)
@samanthakglover · X

@Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to provide menstrual products at no cost to students inside bathrooms. https://t.co/JBOIMTUCrN

Apr 24, 2021 · 17 likes · 9 shares · 200 followers View post →
ColumbiaGATE
@ColumbiaGATE · X

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. #PeriodPoverty can have a significant impact on mental health. A recent study found that college undergrads who had experienced period poverty were more likely to report moderate/severe depression. Read more here: https://t.co/Jb0y2uYH5Z

May 14, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,452 followers View post →
ColumbiaGATE
@ColumbiaGATE · X

The link between #periodpoverty and #mentalhealth remains underexplored, but this study by @GeorgeMasonU showed a significant link between period poverty and depression: https://t.co/Jb0y2uYH5Z #MenstruationMatters

Nov 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,452 followers View post →
Dr. Sara Webb
@SaraWebbScience · X

The audacity of men sometimes. 1) Only 9 periods a year? Dude. No. 2) Toxic shock is a thing, don’t use 1 tampon a day, you literally could die. 3) ‘Juicy Uterine lining’. Wtf

Mar 29, 2023 · 5 likes · 1,417 followers View post →
pinch nazis
@0hmydayz · X

@Kat_Bee_123 @Juleschao @MForstater You know you sound like those idiots that say "there's no such thing as not being able to buy food, you just don't know how to shop and cook"? You're so full of bile and it's showiy, dumbass https://t.co/JUqnP8eX6E

Aug 18, 2022 · 5 likes · 124 followers View post →
fdipakistan
@fdipakistan2013 · X

an estimated says 500 million women are affected by periods poverty. Know more here from this article https://t.co/HEE6AZsjCw #ODOS #SRHR #WOMENSRHR @SexBodyRights @MNARomina #climatechange https://t.co/4FbMEjQ9rw

Nov 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 315 followers View post →

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@unfbrookshealth
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Jul 26, 2024 · 90 followers View post →
Annette
@DoNotGiveUpHope · X

https://t.co/aWi5F7Kzg8

Oct 20, 2023 · 4,060 followers View post →
Dr. Sara Webb
@SaraWebbScience · X

The audacity of men sometimes. 1) Only 9 periods a year? Dude. No. 2) Toxic shock is a thing, don’t use 1 tampon a day, you literally could die. 3) ‘Juicy Uterine lining’. Wtf

Mar 29, 2023 · 5 likes · 1,417 followers View post →
FTC GEMINI 10173
@FTC10173 · X

Check out our latest interview over period inequality starring Lysne Tait https://t.co/3e7bkg2kxI

Jan 6, 2023 · 1 like · 648 followers View post →
Ahmad Zhafri Md Noor
@zhafrimdnoor · X

Ramai tak sedar kemiskinan haid membawa implikasi kepada kesihatan wanita, kebersihan sekitaran dan kesihatan mental. https://t.co/SvdcJyH64O

Dec 13, 2022 · 40 followers View post →
Ubai.Harith Shahrin
@ubai_harith · X

Ramai tak sedar kemiskinan haid membawa implikasi kepada kesihatan wanita, kebersihan sekitaran dan kesihatan mental. https://t.co/1pQSFx0Yc4

Dec 12, 2022 · 1 like · 549 followers View post →
Victoria Prieto
@Vicprietoechag · X

La pobreza menstrual puede llevar a problemas de de salud reporductiva e infecciones urinarias y el tabu y vergüenza puee llevar a porblemas de salud mental. [+] https://t.co/XU3ZrKky2n

Nov 12, 2022 · 2,259 followers View post →
fdipakistan
@fdipakistan2013 · X

an estimated says 500 million women are affected by periods poverty. Know more here from this article https://t.co/HEE6AZsjCw #ODOS #SRHR #WOMENSRHR @SexBodyRights @MNARomina #climatechange https://t.co/4FbMEjQ9rw

Nov 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 315 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@physorg_health · X

CVS will lower price of menstrual products in many states with 'tampon #tax' https://t.co/QZSp15phNt https://t.co/vTeAL1jQck

Oct 13, 2022 · 7,015 followers View post →
pinch nazis
@0hmydayz · X

@Kat_Bee_123 @Juleschao @MForstater You know you sound like those idiots that say "there's no such thing as not being able to buy food, you just don't know how to shop and cook"? You're so full of bile and it's showiy, dumbass https://t.co/JUqnP8eX6E

Aug 18, 2022 · 5 likes · 124 followers View post →
Sciku, PhD
@Sci_ku · X

@JohnCar59005373 @GovHawaii Above stats are from https://t.co/8bfk0hglNC This is a real problem all over the world. A few more sources about impacts to students in the USA: https://t.co/jHoVKmQFh9 https://t.co/XgzSq7zq6w https://t.co/UN5lm5ahjW

Jun 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 7 followers View post →
Maddie Bumsted
@BumstedMaddie · X

#PoorMoms2022 “14.2% of women had experienced period poverty ever in the past-year; an additional 10% experienced it every month” https://t.co/arunD9wyMy

Mar 1, 2022 · 48 followers View post →
Nikki Hill
@HillNikki · X

RT @ColumbiaGATE: The link between #periodpoverty and #mentalhealth remains underexplored, but this study by @GeorgeMasonU showed a signifi…

Nov 22, 2021 · 1 share · 5,545 followers View post →
ColumbiaGATE
@ColumbiaGATE · X

The link between #periodpoverty and #mentalhealth remains underexplored, but this study by @GeorgeMasonU showed a significant link between period poverty and depression: https://t.co/Jb0y2uYH5Z #MenstruationMatters

Nov 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,452 followers View post →
Emily Wilson
@emswsmith · X

RT @ColumbiaGATE: May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. #PeriodPoverty can have a significant impact on mental health. A recent study found t…

May 15, 2021 · 3 shares · 863 followers View post →
Alharh
@alharh_bihar · X

RT @ColumbiaGATE: May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. #PeriodPoverty can have a significant impact on mental health. A recent study found t…

May 15, 2021 · 3 shares · 206 followers View post →
BeyondBlood
@_beyondblood · X

RT @ColumbiaGATE: May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. #PeriodPoverty can have a significant impact on mental health. A recent study found t…

May 14, 2021 · 3 shares · 861 followers View post →
ColumbiaGATE
@ColumbiaGATE · X

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. #PeriodPoverty can have a significant impact on mental health. A recent study found that college undergrads who had experienced period poverty were more likely to report moderate/severe depression. Read more here: https://t.co/Jb0y2uYH5Z

May 14, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,452 followers View post →
bbl drizzy
@bbychriss · X

RT @sam_anthaglover: @Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to pro…

Apr 24, 2021 · 9 shares · 811 followers View post →
C.R.E.W. #CivicallyReEngagedWomen
@crewomen · X

RT @sam_anthaglover: @Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to pro…

Apr 24, 2021 · 9 shares · 950 followers View post →
Leann D McAllister
@LeannMcAllister · X

RT @sam_anthaglover: @Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to pro…

Apr 24, 2021 · 9 shares · 376 followers View post →
Michelle Maese
@Michelle4Nevada · X

RT @sam_anthaglover: @Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to pro…

Apr 24, 2021 · 9 shares · 291 followers View post →
SueB☮️
@sueyb26 · X

RT @sam_anthaglover: @Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to pro…

Apr 24, 2021 · 9 shares · 34 followers View post →
Elliott
@Cool_Elliott14 · X

RT @sam_anthaglover: @Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to pro…

Apr 24, 2021 · 9 shares · 1 followers View post →
samstan4ever
@makeglovenotwa1 · X

RT @sam_anthaglover: @Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to pro…

Apr 24, 2021 · 9 shares View post →
Sophia Burbano
@BurbanoSophia · X

RT @sam_anthaglover: @Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to pro…

Apr 24, 2021 · 9 shares · 2 followers View post →
Samantha Glover (she/her)
@samanthakglover · X

@Pres_Sandoval 1 in 5 first generation college students experience period poverty in the U.S. It's time for UNR to provide menstrual products at no cost to students inside bathrooms. https://t.co/JBOIMTUCrN

Apr 24, 2021 · 17 likes · 9 shares · 200 followers View post →
Mary
@megasimplejobs · X

Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States https://t.co/H3oMxqcAbo

Mar 18, 2021 · 1,011 followers View post →
Tom Sangborne
@tagronline · X

Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States https://t.co/TnrjOUohqq

Mar 15, 2021 · 388 followers View post →
Szepan
@245jobs · X

Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States https://t.co/G1NKJDSxuw

Mar 4, 2021 · 869 followers View post →
Nikki Hill
@HillNikki · X

New study on #Periodpoverty & mental health implications among college-aged women shows many young women cannot afford menstrual products which may impact mental well-being. Supports work of BC #periodpromise post-sec partners to expand access to products. https://t.co/JVkjrOTrkU

Jan 8, 2021 · 5,545 followers View post →
Syra Health
@syrahealth · X

"The purpose of this study is to examine the frequency of “period poverty,” or not being able to afford sanitary products, among university students, and associations with poor #mentalhealth." https://t.co/stJsBGFvvO

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 like · 199 followers View post →
Eniola
@EniolaOO · X

RT @Cemhri: Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States https://t.co/kRWyXzQttw

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 share · 142 followers View post →
Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative
@Cemhri · X

Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States https://t.co/kRWyXzQttw

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,280 followers View post →
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