Menstruation Matters: exploring student experiences of menstruation at LJMU
How does menstruation influence attendance, academic achievement, and participation in university life?
28% of LJMU students said that they missed a University activity/event (academic, sporting or social) at least once a month due to their menstruation.
44% of LJMU students said that the free products on campus do not currently meet their needs.
39% of students said that current University facilities enabled them to manage their menstruation comfortably whilst on campus.
56% of students said that they would be uncomfortable or very uncomfortable speaking to academic staff about any menstruation related issues or challenges that were impacting their academic studies.
33% of students said they felt LJMU currently took menstrual health seriously.
Academic Team - Katie Neary, Gemma Dale, Hannah Wilson, Scott Foster and Emanuela Girei Student co-researchers Beth Hoggarth, Molly Harris-Jenkins and Macy Lee