Exploring how menstruation affects the health of American Indian adolescent girls
Determining the impact of menstruation experiences on the health and well-being of American Indian adolescent females
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 ID | NIH-10835002 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are American Indian adolescent girls living in rural reservation communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as American Indian or who are not adolescents may not receive benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Fargo, United States
- 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
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 below.