Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach

The experience of menstruation is often associated with negative connotations and gender stereotypes, which results in making it invisible. This research aimed to explore the perceptions, beliefs, and knowledge of young Spanish women regarding the menstrual cycle and menstruation and their impact on...

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Autores: Botello Hermosa, Alicia, Gonzalez Cano-Caballero, María, Guerra Martín, María Dolores, Navarro Pérez, Carmen Flores, Arnedillo-Sánchez, Socorro
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/155701
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/155701
https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050560
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Dysmenorrhea
Health knowledge
Attitudes
Practice
Menstrual hygiene products
Menstruation
Qualitative research
Taboo
Women
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spelling Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative ApproachBotello Hermosa, AliciaGonzalez Cano-Caballero, MaríaGuerra Martín, María DoloresNavarro Pérez, Carmen FloresArnedillo-Sánchez, SocorroDysmenorrheaHealth knowledgeAttitudesPracticeMenstrual hygiene productsMenstruationQualitative researchTabooWomenThe experience of menstruation is often associated with negative connotations and gender stereotypes, which results in making it invisible. This research aimed to explore the perceptions, beliefs, and knowledge of young Spanish women regarding the menstrual cycle and menstruation and their impact on their lives. The study delves into their understanding, menstrual management practices, the types of menstrual products employed, and their experiences related to menstrual health. Qualitative methodology was used with discussion groups as a data collection technique. The participants comprised 45 young Spanish women, aged between 18 and 23, hailing from both rural and urban areas. The majority were university students, with some engaged in part-time work, and one participant working full-time. While many experienced menstrual pain ranging from mild to debilitating, a normalization of this pain often led them to forego seeking specialist assistance. Disposable menstrual products (DMPs) are the most used by participants, despite limited awareness of their absorption capacity. Regarding reusable menstrual products (RMPs), menstrual cup users emphasized comfort but expressed a need for proper training. Negative menstruation experiences could evoke fear and difficulties, underscoring the importance of providing comprehensive menstrual health education encompassing both theoretical and practical components.MDPIEnfermería2024info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/11441/155701https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050560reponame:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevillainstname:Universidad de Sevilla (US)InglésHelathcare, 12 (5), 560.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/5/560info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:idus.us.es:11441/1557012026-06-17T12:51:07Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach
title Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach
spellingShingle Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach
Botello Hermosa, Alicia
Dysmenorrhea
Health knowledge
Attitudes
Practice
Menstrual hygiene products
Menstruation
Qualitative research
Taboo
Women
title_short Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach
title_full Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach
title_fullStr Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach
title_full_unstemmed Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach
title_sort Perceptions, Beliefs, and Experiences about the Menstrual Cycle and Menstruation among Young Women: A Qualitative Approach
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Botello Hermosa, Alicia
Gonzalez Cano-Caballero, María
Guerra Martín, María Dolores
Navarro Pérez, Carmen Flores
Arnedillo-Sánchez, Socorro
author Botello Hermosa, Alicia
author_facet Botello Hermosa, Alicia
Gonzalez Cano-Caballero, María
Guerra Martín, María Dolores
Navarro Pérez, Carmen Flores
Arnedillo-Sánchez, Socorro
author_role author
author2 Gonzalez Cano-Caballero, María
Guerra Martín, María Dolores
Navarro Pérez, Carmen Flores
Arnedillo-Sánchez, Socorro
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author
author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Enfermería
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Dysmenorrhea
Health knowledge
Attitudes
Practice
Menstrual hygiene products
Menstruation
Qualitative research
Taboo
Women
topic Dysmenorrhea
Health knowledge
Attitudes
Practice
Menstrual hygiene products
Menstruation
Qualitative research
Taboo
Women
description The experience of menstruation is often associated with negative connotations and gender stereotypes, which results in making it invisible. This research aimed to explore the perceptions, beliefs, and knowledge of young Spanish women regarding the menstrual cycle and menstruation and their impact on their lives. The study delves into their understanding, menstrual management practices, the types of menstrual products employed, and their experiences related to menstrual health. Qualitative methodology was used with discussion groups as a data collection technique. The participants comprised 45 young Spanish women, aged between 18 and 23, hailing from both rural and urban areas. The majority were university students, with some engaged in part-time work, and one participant working full-time. While many experienced menstrual pain ranging from mild to debilitating, a normalization of this pain often led them to forego seeking specialist assistance. Disposable menstrual products (DMPs) are the most used by participants, despite limited awareness of their absorption capacity. Regarding reusable menstrual products (RMPs), menstrual cup users emphasized comfort but expressed a need for proper training. Negative menstruation experiences could evoke fear and difficulties, underscoring the importance of providing comprehensive menstrual health education encompassing both theoretical and practical components.
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