Abstract:
This study explored period product resources and needs in Missouri schools from the perspective of school nurses. We conducted eight focus groups with school nurses (n = 51) across Missouri using purposive sampling. Focus group data were analyzed in Dedoose via multiple coders and achieved strong inter-rater reliability (Cohen\'s Kappa = 0.92). Several interconnected themes with associated sub-themes were identified. First, school nurses do not have sufficient resources to help students manage menstruation and minimize menstruation-related absenteeism. Second, schools\' heavy reliance on donations can lead to inconsistencies in supply and a mismatch between what is donated and what is most needed. Third, school nurses desire additional educational resources around menstruation management for students and caregivers. Nurse-identified themes can help inform recommendations for improving schools\' response to students\' menstrual hygiene needs by highlighting priorities for educational content, resources, and product acquisition with a goal of ensuring the suitability and sustainability of MHM in schools.
摘要:
本研究从学校护士的角度探讨了密苏里州学校的时期产品资源和需求。我们使用目的性抽样与密苏里州的学校护士(n=51)进行了八个焦点小组。通过多个编码器在Dedoose中分析了焦点组数据,并实现了较强的评分者间可靠性(Cohen的Kappa=0.92)。确定了几个相互关联的主题和相关的子主题。首先,学校护士没有足够的资源来帮助学生管理月经和尽量减少月经相关的缺勤。第二,学校严重依赖捐赠可能导致供应不一致,捐赠和最需要的不匹配。第三,学校护士希望为学生和护理人员提供月经管理方面的额外教育资源。护士确定的主题可以通过突出教育内容的优先事项,帮助提供改善学校“对学生的反应”月经卫生需求的建议,资源,和产品采购的目标是确保MHM在学校的适用性和可持续性。