SCHOOLS
Due to period poverty, but also because of issues like the ongoing stigma around periods, ActionAid’s survey reveals that missing school, work, avoiding exercise or socialising are all too common issues.
25%
13%
39%
A shocking 14% of survey respondents said they have avoided or missed work during their period, while
missed socialising with friends while on their periods.
have missed school or university or college
missed sport or exercise
For 18 to 24-year-olds, this amounted to 48% - almost half. Of those who avoided or missed some activities because of being on their period,
32%
7%
64%
missed activities because they feared being bullied or teased.
missed these activities because of period side effects including fatigue and anxiety.
did so because they did not feel comfortable wearing the uniform, kit or clothing required for doing the activity.
