Discussion about the effects of PPE and COVID-19 on menopausal women is long overdue.

Kydd, Angela

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.

Citation

KYDD, A. 2021. Discussion about the effects of PPE and COVID-19 on menopausal women is long overdue. Press and journal [online], 18 October 2021. Available from: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/3542157

• Online Publication Date: Oct 18, 2021
• Publication Date: Oct 18, 2021
• Deposit Date: Oct 19, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 20, 2021
• Publisher: Press and Journal
• Keywords: Menopause; Personal protective equipment (PPE); Workplaces; COVID-19
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1499977