That Special Time of the Month: Feminine Hygiene in College Outdoor Recreation

IF 1 Q3 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Meghan Campano, Shelby Langdon, J. Hodges, Anthony Deringer
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More women are going outdoors and menstrual hygiene is a concern for these women, we do not know how collegiate outdoor programs are addressing this topic, if at all. It is possible that feminine hygiene may not be adequately discussed in these settings. Because of this, the overall health and outdoor experiences of female participants are potentially at risk. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of current practices and potential barriers surrounding feminine hygiene and menstruation dialogs in college outdoor recreation programs in Texas. An open-ended online survey was distributed to 36 schools with outdoor recreation programs in Texas. Responses were independently analyzed and coded for emergent themes. Thirty-eight percent of schools did not address feminine hygiene and menstruation in pretrip communications. Predominant themes consisted of an emphasis on health and hygiene, dependence on female leaders, a need for more knowledge and resources, and a desire for normalization. Most professionals expressed that resources to expand their knowledge on these topics can help to better prepare participants. Current practices surrounding these topics may be insufficient and able to improve. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of the curriculum and the preference of participants.
每月的特殊时刻:大学户外娱乐中的女性卫生
越来越多的女性外出,经期卫生是这些女性关注的问题,我们不知道大学户外活动如何解决这个问题,如果有的话。在这些环境中,女性卫生可能没有得到充分的讨论。正因为如此,女性参与者的整体健康和户外体验都可能面临风险。本研究的目的是为了更好地了解德克萨斯州大学户外娱乐项目中围绕女性卫生和月经对话的当前实践和潜在障碍。一份开放式的在线调查被分发给德克萨斯州36所有户外娱乐项目的学校。针对突发主题,我们对反馈进行了独立分析和编码。38%的学校在旅行前的交流中没有提到女性卫生和月经问题。主要的主题包括强调健康和卫生、对女性领导人的依赖、对更多知识和资源的需要以及对正常化的渴望。大多数专业人士表示,扩充他们在这些主题方面的知识的资源可以帮助与会者更好地做好准备。目前围绕这些主题的实践可能是不够的,并且可以改进。需要进一步的研究来评估课程的有效性和参与者的偏好。
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Journal of Experiential Education
Journal of Experiential Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-
CiteScore
3.20
自引率
20.00%
发文量
26
期刊介绍: The Journal of Experiential Education (JEE) is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing refereed articles on experiential education in diverse contexts. The JEE provides a forum for the empirical and theoretical study of issues concerning experiential learning, program management and policies, educational, developmental, and health outcomes, teaching and facilitation, and research methodology. The JEE is a publication of the Association for Experiential Education. The Journal welcomes submissions from established and emerging scholars writing about experiential education in the context of outdoor adventure programming, service learning, environmental education, classroom instruction, mental and behavioral health, organizational settings, the creative arts, international travel, community programs, or others.
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