Implementation of the Australian Institute of Sport Female Performance and Health Initiative menstrual cycle education modules in elite Victorian Institute of Sport athletes

• Published in: Journal of science and medicine in sport Vol. 27; pp. S50 - S51
• Main Authors: Lampard, S., Crossley, K., Donaldson, A., Rio, E., Hayman, M., Mosler, A., White, S., Harris, R., Bruder, A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Belconnen Elsevier Ltd 01-10-2024; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Education; Females; Menstruation; Performance evaluation; Womens sports
• ISSN: 1440-2440; 1878-1861
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.08.039

Introduction: Female athletes and their support staff have limited knowledge of female-specific health considerations (e.g. the menstrual cycle) that might affect their health and performance. The Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) of the FPHI menstrual cycle and coaching modules were assessed based on the proprortion of VIS players and/or staff who: were aware of the modules (R), believed the modules changed their knowledge, belief, attitudes, confidence and/or behaviours (E), used the modules (A), shared or discussed the content with others (I), and used the modules multiple times (M). Discussion: Most female athletes and their support staff in a state-based elite Australian sport environment were unaware of the FPHI menstrual cycle modules.