Menstrual Health and Wellbeing | Rebecca Prah | University of Oxford

Menstrual Health and Wellbeing | Rebecca Prah | University of Oxford

by Rebecca Prah

Life & Natural Systems Medicine & Health VFDWWomen’s healthVFDW1Menstruation
🎙 Rebecca Prah 👥 3K 📅 March 5, 2026 ⏱ 28 min 👁 32 📄 original study 🧭 2026-08-16
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

menstrual healthquality of lifesubjective wellbeingadolescentUganda

Summary

Rebecca Prah presents her research on the associations between menstrual health, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and subjective well-being (SWB) among adolescent girls in secondary schools in Uganda. The study uses baseline data from a school-based menstrual health intervention conducted in 60 schools, involving 3,841 girls. Key measures include happiness, life satisfaction, and HRQoL (using CHU9D), along with menstrual health factors such as anxiety, social support, teasing, pain, and unmet needs. Results show that positive menstrual experiences, such as not being anxious, having support, and fewer unmet needs, are associated with higher SWB and HRQoL. Teasing and pain were specifically linked to HRQoL but not to SWB, highlighting conceptual differences. The intervention itself did not show a significant effect on these outcomes, possibly due to its school-based focus. The study underscores the importance of addressing menstrual health to improve adolescent wellbeing and the need to measure HRQoL and SWB separately.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The presentation provides valuable insights into an under-researched area, using a large sample and robust statistical methods. The argumentation is logical, with a clear conceptual framework and appropriate adjustments. The speaker effectively explains the findings and their implications, acknowledging limitations and alternative explanations. The study’s originality lies in its focus on adolescent girls in a low-income setting and its comprehensive assessment of both HRQoL and SWB.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The research is rigorous, with a clear methodology, validated tools, and transparent reporting. The speaker cites relevant definitions from WHO and uses established scales. The title accurately reflects the content. No external sources are cited in the description, but the study itself is a primary source. The presentation is part of a university seminar series, adding to its credibility.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content, which focuses on menstrual health and its association with wellbeing outcomes.

Quality & Reliability

8/10

Presentation of original research from a large school-based study in Uganda, with clear methodology, validated measures, and transparent reporting of limitations. The speaker is affiliated with LSHTM and the study was conducted in partnership with MRC Uganda, lending credibility.

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Contribution & Novelties

This study contributes novel evidence on the link between menstrual health and wellbeing in a low-income context, highlighting the distinct associations with HRQoL and SWB. It underscores the need for comprehensive interventions addressing menstrual health beyond school settings.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows high scores across all dimensions, indicating a well-rounded and reliable presentation. The balance between information quantity, quality, technical depth, and overall reliability suggests a solid scientific contribution.

Reliability 8/10

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