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Research interests
I am a demographer and social statistician working on issues affecting low- and middle-income countries. My main research interests include menstruation, son preference, fertility transition, sexual and reproductive health, violence against women, and gender statistics. I have expertise in the demography of South Asia, Latin America, and Africa, with a particular focus on Nepal.
Currently, I am leading a 5-year UKRI-funded project on menstrual justice in low- and middle-income countries (www.mejara-project.com). We are working with partners in Nepal and Guatemala to understand menstrual justice in different contexts and improve the experience of menstruation for all, especially marginalised adolescents.
I am the Honorary Secretary of the British Society for Population Studies and welcome enquiries about demographic topics as well as menstruation.
Education/Academic qualification
Social Statistics, Doctor of Philosophy, Fertility and the economic value of children: evidence from Nepal, University of Southampton
2007 → 2011
Social Statistics (Research Methods Pathway), Master of Science, University of Southampton
2006 → 2007
Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Bachelor of Arts, University of Oxford
2003 → 2006
External positions
Honorary Secretary, British Society for Population Studies
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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British Academy ODA Innovation Fellowship: Sexual and reproductive health of Nepali women in mid-life
Channon, M. (PI)
2/08/25 → 1/08/26
Project: Research council
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Empowering individuals to improve management of adolescent period pain and engagement in school settiings
Channon, M. (PI) & Evans, R. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/03/28
Project: UK charity
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Menstrual Justice: Achieving the Right to a Good Period in low- and middle-income countries (MeJARa) (Originally EU application)
Channon, M. (PI), Amery, F. (CoI), Fisher, E. (CoI), Jordan, A. (CoI), Thomson, J. (CoI) & Fisher, E. (Researcher)
1/11/22 → 31/10/27
Project: EU Commission
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ESRC IAA - Supporting evidence based sexual and reproductive health and rights policy in Guatemala
Channon, M. (PI) & Evans, R. (Researcher CoI)
13/10/24 → 12/01/25
Project: Research council
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BSPS Low and Middle Income Countries Initiative
Channon, M. (CoPI) & Haider, M. M. (PI)
8/09/24 → 15/09/24
Project: UK charity
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Barriers to Accessing Menstrual Healthcare for Adolescent Girls in Nepal: A Qualitative Study of Patient, Community, and Provider Perspectives
Channon, M., 18 Jul 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Exploring the impact of social norms on adolescent girls' menstrual health in Nepal
Mcallister, J., Channon, M., Amery, F. & Puri, M., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Qualitative causal mapping in evaluations
Remnant, F., Copestake, J., Powell, S. & Channon, M., 29 Jul 2025, Handbook of Health Services Evaluation: Theories, Methods and Innovative Practices. Kaehne, A. & Feather, J. (eds.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer, p. 207-227 21 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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Where do English and Welsh victim-survivors of sexual violence perceive they might gain kaleidoscopic justice?
Smith, O., Skinner, T., Channon, M. & Tarrant, R., 30 Sept 2025, In: International Review of Victimology . 31, 3, p. 313-331 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Where is menstruation in global health policy? the need for a collective understanding
Mcallister, J., Amery, F., Channon, M. & Thomson, J., 9 Jan 2025, In: Global Public Health : An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. 20, 1, 2448272.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Newsweek interview - Africa's 2050 Population Boom
Channon, M. (Interviewee)
8 Sept 2024Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
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BBC Radio Bristol interview with Claire Cavanagh
Channon, M. (Interviewee)
27 Jun 2025Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
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BBC Radio Bristol interview with John Darvall
Channon, M. (Interviewee)
4 Apr 2025Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
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Asian Population Association
Channon, M. (Chair)
29 Nov 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference or panel chair
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Impacts of birthrate decline (UK Parliament POSTnote 745)
Channon, M. (Contributor)
20 May 2025Activity: Knowledge Exchange (Industry, Government, NGOs) › Giving evidence or preparing policy briefs