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Coping with Menopause: Women's Lived Experiences

This project explores the experiences of women dealing with menopause and the multigenerational squeeze.

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1 March 2024

Grant

Grant: Grand Challenges Mental Health and Wellbeing Network Building
Year awarded:听2023-24
Amount awarded:听拢2,009.13听

Academics

Dr Meena Khatwa, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society听

Dr Kelly Dickson, Social Research Institute, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society听

This project听addresses听the challenges faced by women experiencing menopause, particularly in balancing work and home life. By engaging women with lived experience and experts in reproductive health, this project has co-produced evidence-based discussions and a podcast to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding menopause in the workplace. The outcomes include a peer-reviewed article, accessible resources, and a foundation for future funding to enhance support systems for women navigating this life transition.

Outputs and Impact

Significant progress includes:听

  • Recruiting contributors from the UCL Menopause network.听

  • Engaging with an external partner for additional recruitment.听

  • Planning podcast sessions and training.听

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