Participants sought for studies Have you missed school due to menstrual-related symptoms?
Menstruation is a natural part of life, but for many young people, it also means experiencing discomfort that affects their daily lives. Every month, one-fifth of all high school students stay home from school due to menstrual issues. How does this impact schoolwork, well-being, and the ability to fully participate? And what can schools do to better support students with menstrual discomfort?
About the Study
The purpose of this study is to explore how young people aged 15–20 in Sweden experience menstruation and their menstrual cycle in relation to school. The project team consists of public health researchers and midwives from Karolinska Institutet.
How Does the Study Work?
Participating in the study involves taking part in an interview lasting approximately 30–60 minutes. The interview can be conducted in person or via a digital platform.
Who Can Participate?
To take part, you need to:
- Be at least 15 years old but no older than 20,
- Have experienced menstruation in the past 12 months,
- Have attended a Swedish school during your teenage years,
- Have stayed home from school due to menstrual discomfort.
How do I sign up?
Click on the button below and fill in your personal details. The project group will contact you.
If you have any questions please contact Klara Abrahamsson, Public Health Researcher and PhD Student
Lead Researcher of the study is Marie Klingberg Allvin.
Processing of personal data
Your personal data is processed for the purposes of this study in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The legal entity responsible for processing of your personal data is Karolinska Institutet. The Data Protection Officer can be reached at dataskyddsombud@ki.se. The data will be analyzed on a group level, handled confidentially and it will be stored in a secure database at Karolinska Institutet. You can terminate your participation in the study at any time.