Exploring how menstruation affects the health of American Indian adolescent girls
Official title: Determining the impact of menstruation experiences on the health and well-being of American Indian adolescent females
Funded at North Dakota State University · NIH-10835002 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how American Indian girls in rural communities feel about their periods and how it affects their health and school life, with the hope of finding ways to better support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Dakota State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fargo, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $180,651 |
| NIH project number | 5R21HD107272-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10835002 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are American Indian adolescent girls living in rural reservation communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or who are not adolescents may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences of American Indian adolescent girls regarding menstruation and how these experiences impact their health and education. By conducting focus groups within rural reservation communities, the study aims to gather insights on menstruation-related challenges faced by these girls and the perceptions of teachers in tribal schools. The goal is to identify barriers to education and health that arise from menstruation experiences, ultimately aiming to improve support and resources for these adolescents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and educational support for American Indian adolescent girls.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that addressing menstruation-related challenges in low-resource settings can lead to improved health and educational outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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North Dakota State University
Fargo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huseth-Zosel, Andrea Lynn — North Dakota State University
- Study coordinator: Huseth-Zosel, Andrea Lynn
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.