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  1. 1. Menstrual rights are human rights - a qualitative study about period poverty among homeless Roma in Stockholm

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Britta Dohmen; Britta Dohmen; [2023-11-03]
    Keywords : period poverty; menstruation; vulnerable EU citizens; Roma; Stockholm; feminism;

    Abstract : In the past decade, period poverty has gained more attention in international research. However, in Sweden the issue is still neglected which results in a complete absence of scientific research. Period poverty is not exclusively a phenomenon in low-income countries but is present around the globe. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effect of sex hormones on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in women : A systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Patricia B. Rujoiu; [2023]
    Keywords : Reproductive steroids; sex hormones; menstruation; ADHD;

    Abstract : The influence of sex hormones on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in women has gained attention in recent years. This systematic review examines the impact of hormonal fluctuations, such as those occurring during the menstrual cycle, puberty, adulthood, and menopause, on ADHD symptoms in women. READ MORE

  4. 3. Menstrual Blood, Sweat and Tears: A Qualitative Study on Women’s Menstrual Health Management at Workplace Settings in Maputo, Mozambique

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ellinor Berglund; [2023]
    Keywords : menstrual health management; Mozambique; decent work; gender equality; socio-ecological model of health.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Equal participation in safe and decent work is a crucial factor for achieving gender equality. Despite this, gender-based obstacles remain as workplaces often fail to ensure the human rights, health, and general wellbeing of their employees, with menstrual health being an especially neglected aspect of the gendered workplace experience. READ MORE

  5. 4. “Can you check me?” : A phenomenological study on the experience of menstruating at school in the Swedish context

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Eira Nylander; [2023]
    Keywords : menstrual equity; menstruation; stigma; taboo; school; stockholm; solidarity; embodiment;

    Abstract : The topic of menstruation has gained traction in the last couple of decades amongst critical menstruation scholars and feminist theorists, but it was not until 2015 (“The Year of the Period”) that the topic of menstruation entered mainstream conversations, and policymakers across the globe started taking tangible steps towards menstrual equity. Yet, there is little sociological work done on menstruation, an experience that is still shrouded in stigma and taboo in many cultures. READ MORE

  6. 5. Examining Data Privacy and User Trust in Fertility- and Menstruation Technologies Using an Intersectional Feminist Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Sandra Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : femtech; data privacy; trust; user experience; feminist hci; data feminism; menstruation; fertility; femtech; datasäkerhet; tillit; användarupplevelse; feministisk människadatorinteraktion; data feminism; menstruation; fertilitet;

    Abstract : With the digitization of healthcare, there has been an increase in self-tracking technologies for health. One group of self-tracking technologies is FMTs, fertility- and menstruation technologies. READ MORE