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Social aspects of women’s health


Social aspects of women’s health

Understanding the multifactorial nature of health has led to a shift in the focus from women's reproductive health towards recognizing the impact of socio-cultural and economic factors on women's health. This influence may not be limited to women, but there is increasing evidence that suggests women are more susceptible to it. Certain health issues are more prevalent in women than others or are specific to women. Their health has also been affected by the changing roles of women. While women make a substantial contribution to the household's income, they still have to care for the family, and in particular its health.

Women make up the majority of those living in poverty. This highlights their vulnerability to poor housing and diet, as well as the health risks associated with them. It is well-documented that there is a link between poor health, poverty, powerlessness, and discrimination and fertility. Social factors many factors influence women's health. These factors vary depending on society and its economic development. As in many developed countries, Hong Kong has factors like multiple roles, discrimination, and sexual health that influence women's health. The complex effects of multiple roles played by women on their health have been the subject of research. Studies that combine objective measures with women's perceptions of their health show that married mothers and women who have children are healthier. Similar findings were published in Hong Kong by Chan and colleagues7. They found that women who have multiple roles are more likely to experience positive psychological functioning. However, the role status of women does not affect their physical symptoms or disorders.

Another study has identified the problem with a 'time frame' in which women don't have enough time for emotional and physical replenishment. The more detrimental effects of social factors on women’s health include discrimination. Discrimination in the workplace can affect women's health in terms of their working conditions and their remuneration. Employer policies can have a discriminatory effect on your health. This policy is best illustrated by maternity leave, which although it was created to protect mothers from unfair dismissal, often results in lower breastfeeding rates. This may be especially problematic for women in Hong Kong where, despite the obvious benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, maternity leaves are only 10 weeks long. This is a poor comparison to the 19 weeks that women get in the United Kingdom.

The changing family structure due to rising divorce rates and the increasing number of single-parent families has contributed to discrimination for women when it comes to obtaining housing or employment. This can hurt their psychological health. Sexual health. Sexual health has major implications for women’s health. Many women now can control their fertility, and contraception has transformed their health. Some women have had to endure infertility due to their decision to delay pregnancies.

The similarities between STIs (HIV infection) and HIV in terms of behavior, transmission, and control measures show the importance of HIV infection for women's health. This is especially true considering the increasing number of HIV-positive women and the fact the most common method of transmission is through heterosexual relationships. The context of sexual health should also include cervical cancer. This is the fourth most prevalent form of cancer in Hong Kong women and claims around 140 lives every year. The consequences of poor sexual health can be seen in cervical cancer. This is a case study that may be of interest to health professionals, as many women have the opportunity to discuss these issues during screenings or otherwise. An analysis of Chinese women in Hong Kong has shown that they have lower rates than other countries for screening their cervicals.

Local research on women's perceptions about screening programs in Hong Kong has revealed important factors that can impact women's sexual health. First, women are not aware of the importance cervical screening has on their sexual health. An examination of 242 Hong Kong Chinese women revealed that very few women are aware of the importance of cervical screening. Many women without children or who are sexually active stated that they were too busy to go for cervical screening. Women who became mothers of small children were more likely than ever to be screened.

This study also revealed that women were eager to receive information about screening procedures and dissatisfied with the information provided. The lack of information they perceived was not just due to the information that was given to them at the clinic but also the information in the media. This means that the public information did not provide enough information to emphasize the importance of screening. Women's attendance patterns were also affected by the lack of information. They didn't know the importance of regular cervical smears and relied on the advice of their practitioners to return for more.

The attitudes of some women towards the disease and screening procedures highlight important aspects. A lack of information about the disease has resulted in a misinterpretation of the disease as promiscuity. While multiple partners are a risk factor for the disease, it is often overlooked that women may be embarrassed about their screening and are concerned about the discomfort and pain. This is due to the skill of the practitioner to reduce pain and the interpersonal and communication skills that he or she uses in dealing with fear and embarrassment.

The last issue is age and the special needs of older women. While younger women have pointed to an increase in risk factors such as age, older women are less likely to be aware of the possibility.16 Many women also may not consider themselves at increased risk after becoming menopausal. A second important aspect is the lack of information about older women's cervical smear status. Many of these women are mothers and have had gynecological exams. However, they don't know much about the procedure or whether they have been screening for cervical cancer. They are keen to learn more about screening so they can make informed decisions about their attendance.

The evidence clearly shows the important implications of social factors on women’s health. However, the multidimensional nature and complexity of health highlight the complexity of these implications. One consistent theme in the literature is that women need to talk about their health concerns with professionals who are sensitive to their needs. Similar findings were found in studies of women in Hong Kong. These findings also show the importance of gender considerations, in particular women's health, when developing and implementing national health policies.

Sources:

https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6874-4-S1-S2

https://lupinepublishers.com/gynecology-women-health-journal/fulltext/major-issues-related-to-women-health-social-cultural-and-economic-development.ID.000150.php



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