9 December 2009

WOMEN'S HEALTH

Together we can end violence against women and girls: a strategy (25th November 2009)
This cross-government strategy sets out a range of actions for the police, councils, the NHS and other government departments across three key areas: prevention, provision and protection.
Strategy


It only takes a minute girl - women's perceptions of cervical screening in Blackpool (26th November 2009)
This report is the first part of a larger project to increase coverage of cervical cancer screening in Blackpool. Approximately 32% of eligible women between the ages of 25-34 years, living in Blackpool have never attended for cervical smear test. The project aimed to find out what young women aged 25-34 years in Blackpool value and want. Some of the recommendations arising from the focus groups are:
  • Display messages through a wide range of media
  • Create a website to provide more information
  • Set up "Facebook" group
  • Open up well woman clinics/sexual health services as drop-in for smears
  • Consider the possibility of making the walk-in centre more flexible
  • Attempt to overcome perceptions of poor treatment by reviewing the whole service experience
  • Reflect on how best to create a positive service experience
Summary

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