Menstrual discrimination
Period Pain, Productivity and Performativity
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 6058932 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Amtullah Oluwakanyinsola Adegoke (0009-0008-1945-4682, University of Portsmouth), Karen Johnston (0000-0001-5663-3390, University of Portsmouth) |
| Año | 2025 |
| Páginas | 1-16 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2025-11-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | No |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Equal Opportunities International (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1758-7093 • E-ISSN: 2040-7149 |
| Editorial | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/edi-12-2024-0591 |
| OpenAlex | W4416098897 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 50 |
Purpose Menstrual health in the workplace is a neglected topic but can have significant effects on wellbeing, absenteeism, productivity and inclusion within an organisation, and addressing these concerns is vital for fostering an inclusive workplace, especially as organisations aim to enhance equality, diversity and inclusivity. This paper explores the impact of menstrual health, particularly severe symptoms, on women's wellbeing and job performance, and the extent of organisational support. Design/methodology/approach The research involved a systematic literature review (SLR) analysing extant research from multidisciplinary fields following the PICO framework, guided by the PRISMA method, and the JBI Critical Appraisal for cross-sectional studies and qualitative research. Findings Only 16 peer-reviewed research papers exist on menstrual health in the workplace, demonstrating a lack of research. Severe menstrual symptoms substantially affect women's physical and mental wellbeing, with a lack of organisational support exacerbating women’s health. Cultural stigma surrounding menstruation prevents open discussions about menstrual health at work, hindering effective support and leading to menstrual discrimination. Practical implications Menstrual health should be integrated into workplace wellness programs, with organisations implementing inclusive policies to support women to avoid menstrual discrimination. Originality/value The paper is the first to systematically review the impact of severe menstrual health symptoms on women in the workplace and addresses a gap in scholarship and organisational support for women. The SLR reveals that much of the research is within medical fields, with less engagement of menstrual health within management and organisational studies
Extant taxon · Menstruation · Mental health · Multidisciplinary approach · Productivity · Psychological resilience · Scholarship · Legal, Health, Environmental and COVID-19 Challenges · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Reproductive Health and Contraception
The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies
Pico, Picos and SPIDER
Menstrual health
Tackling Taboo Topics
The PRISMA 2020 statement
Thematic analysis
Literature review as a research methodology
‘ I do what a woman should do’
“How did I cope with that for so long every day, all day? ” Disruption, misrecognition, and menopause at work
Menstrual health challenges in the workplace and consequences for women’s work and wellbeing
Menstrual distress and psychological well-being
The Association between Menstrual Symptoms and Presenteeism
How do women and girls experience menstrual health interventions in low- and middle-income countries? Insights from a systematic review and qualitative metasynthesis
Presenteeism in the workplace
A part of being a woman, really”
Managing menopause at work
The dialectic of (menopause) zest
Truth Scribbled in Blood
Temporality and gendered agency
Othering women
Incivility toward managers
Hierarchies, Jobs, Bodies
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
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| Altamente citado | No |