COVID-19 made it harder to access period products: The effects of a pandemic on period poverty

COVID-19 made it harder to access period products: The effects of a pandemic on period poverty

BackgroundPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a few studies started to highlight the extent of period poverty in the U.S., especially among low-income women and girls. Preliminary data documenting the effects of the pandemic, subsequent economic downturn, and closure of schools and businesses on menstru...

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Main Authors: Emily Hunter, Kirstin Palovick, Mintesnot T. Teni, Anne Sebert Kuhlmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Subjects:
COVID-19
period poverty
period product insecurity
pandemic response
work absenteeism
menstrual hygiene management
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2022.1003040/full

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