Education can play a key role in our overall health and wellbeing, and one of the most important ways it can have a positive impact is through health literacy. When students are equipped with information to understand and take care of their health, they not only have the knowledge to make healthier choices; they can also spot issues and seek support sooner. This is a core part of the mission at the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound), the leading endometriosis organization in the US, and one of the newest partners on Kahoot! Through this partnership, EndoFound is introducing a collection of free, ready-to-play kahoots designed to raise awareness about endometriosis and empower adolescents to advocate for their health.
Engaging, supportive, and stigma-free endometriosis education
Endometriosis, an often chronic condition most commonly associated with severe period pain, is estimated to affect 200 million people worldwide. However, while most experience symptoms in their teenage years, it takes an average of 7 years to reach diagnosis.
This collection of kahoots is part of tackling that challenge, supporting EndoFound’s ENPOWR (ENdometriosis: Promoting Outreach and Wide Recognition) Project. ENPOWR is a free, evidence-based educational program for teens and young adults that has reached more than 47,000 students since 2013. By teaching the signs, symptoms, management, and treatment options for endometriosis, ENPOWR seeks to decrease delays in diagnosis and treatment and build students’ confidence to take action for their health.
With these kahoots, students can gain a better understanding of endometriosis and menstrual health through the accessible and engaging Kahoot! experience that students love. Introduce key facts, common symptoms, and misconceptions about the disease, and hear stories from EndoFound Ambassadors Bindi Irwin and Olivia Culpo, celebrated for their work as endometriosis advocates. Break the ice, start conversations, and use the unique engagement of Kahoot! to make health lessons stick.
