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ArticleJournal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM2026

Menstrual Equity: A Survey Study with ZIP-Code Level Analysis.

Rosalie Mattiola, Susan E Hansen, Shae Duka, Amanda Hoyer, Belle P Marks, Crystal Perez, Nicole M Burgess, Ashwini Kamath Mulki

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  1. Women's Health, Social Issues, and Quality of Care in Family Medicine.Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Rosalie MattiolaFrom the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (RM, SEH, SD, AKM); Network Office of Research and Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (SEH, SD); Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (AH); Allentown Health Bureau, Allentown, PA (BPM); Office of Student Services, Allentown School District, Allentown, PA (CP); Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (NB, AKM); Valley Health Partners Family Health Center, Allentown, PA (AKM).
Susan E HansenFrom the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (RM, SEH, SD, AKM); Network Office of Research and Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (SEH, SD); Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (AH); Allentown Health Bureau, Allentown, PA (BPM); Office of Student Services, Allentown School District, Allentown, PA (CP); Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (NB, AKM); Valley Health Partners Family Health Center, Allentown, PA (AKM).
Shae DukaFrom the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (RM, SEH, SD, AKM); Network Office of Research and Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (SEH, SD); Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (AH); Allentown Health Bureau, Allentown, PA (BPM); Office of Student Services, Allentown School District, Allentown, PA (CP); Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (NB, AKM); Valley Health Partners Family Health Center, Allentown, PA (AKM).
Amanda HoyerFrom the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (RM, SEH, SD, AKM); Network Office of Research and Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (SEH, SD); Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (AH); Allentown Health Bureau, Allentown, PA (BPM); Office of Student Services, Allentown School District, Allentown, PA (CP); Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (NB, AKM); Valley Health Partners Family Health Center, Allentown, PA (AKM).
Belle P MarksFrom the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (RM, SEH, SD, AKM); Network Office of Research and Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (SEH, SD); Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (AH); Allentown Health Bureau, Allentown, PA (BPM); Office of Student Services, Allentown School District, Allentown, PA (CP); Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (NB, AKM); Valley Health Partners Family Health Center, Allentown, PA (AKM).
Crystal PerezFrom the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (RM, SEH, SD, AKM); Network Office of Research and Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (SEH, SD); Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (AH); Allentown Health Bureau, Allentown, PA (BPM); Office of Student Services, Allentown School District, Allentown, PA (CP); Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (NB, AKM); Valley Health Partners Family Health Center, Allentown, PA (AKM).
Nicole M BurgessFrom the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (RM, SEH, SD, AKM); Network Office of Research and Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (SEH, SD); Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (AH); Allentown Health Bureau, Allentown, PA (BPM); Office of Student Services, Allentown School District, Allentown, PA (CP); Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (NB, AKM); Valley Health Partners Family Health Center, Allentown, PA (AKM).
Ashwini Kamath MulkiFrom the Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (RM, SEH, SD, AKM); Network Office of Research and Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (SEH, SD); Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (AH); Allentown Health Bureau, Allentown, PA (BPM); Office of Student Services, Allentown School District, Allentown, PA (CP); Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (NB, AKM); Valley Health Partners Family Health Center, Allentown, PA (AKM). ashwini.kamathmulki@jefferson.edu.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis cross-sectional retrospective survey study modeled on previous research explored the prevalence of period poverty in 1 urban setting to inform future targeted interventions toward improving menstrual equity.

methodsAn 8-item questionnaire was developed by a menstrual health equity work group led by the Allentown Health Bureau, Pennsylvania. Data collection occurred for 1.5 years, using an anonymous online survey tool and convenience sampling. Study participants were recruited with an informational flier (with QR code and web address pointing to the questionnaire) posted in various public locations.

resultsA total of 353 people who menstruate, aged 13 to 54, representing 5 of Allentown's 7 ZIP code regions responded. The majority were impacted by period poverty, either by missing a life event (77.9%) or engaging in an at-risk menstrual hygiene behavior (79.0%). Most (91.5%) had been educated in menstrual health. Doctor's offices (40.3%) and social media (27.8%) were the most frequently cited sources for learning about the survey. ZIP codes were significantly associated with engaging in at-risk behaviors (

conclusionsPeriod poverty was found to impact a substantial number of people in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Interventions will need to be tailored to ZIP code and age-group. Future study should aim for a larger sample size and additional questions, about menstrual education.

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Health EquityMenstruationPovertyAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPennsylvaniaRetrospective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban PopulationYoung AdultCommunity-Based ResearchHealth DisparitiesHealth EquityMenstrual Hygiene ProductsPennsylvaniaPovertyPublic HealthReproductive HealthSocial JusticeWomen's Health

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PMID41494956
PMCPMC12978614

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