@misc { , title = {Discussion about the effects of PPE and COVID-19 on menopausal women is long overdue.}, abstract = {The NHS employer's website has guidance for HR departments to produce policies on menopause in the workplace. However, despite the added pressure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, little attention appears to have been paid to the impact of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on menopausal women. Wearing protective clothing can exacerbate heat stress which can worsen several of the symptoms, including hot flushes. The use of PPE has increased dramatically since March 2020. Yet, nearly two years into the pandemic, there appears to be little done to address this issue.}, note = {INFO COMPLETE (rec'd from contact 19.10.2021 GB) PERMISSION GRANTED (confirmed via email - text only, CC BY-NC licence permitted; email saved to network drive 20.10.2021 GB -- requested by email to communications@dctmedia.co.uk 19.10.2021 GB) DOCUMENT READY (rec'd AAM from contact 19.10.2021 GB) ADDITIONAL INFO: Angela Kydd}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Press and Journal}, url = {https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1499977}, keyword = {Health & Wellbeing, COVID-19, Menopause, Personal protective equipment (PPE), Workplaces}, year = {2021}, author = {Kydd, Angela} }