Women's Health
Women's health care is something that impacts across all healthcare setting, from contraception/pre-birth, adolescence to old age and death. The role of the nurse is to recognise the diversity of needs and expectations associated with delivering a high quality, humanistic approach to health, and would hope to empower women, from a personal heath perspective, to access the best available healthcare. Use this guide to find information resources about women’s health including books, reports and journal articles.
Key Resources






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Information aimed at the public.
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Journal articles
Journals

Events and Exhibitions
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Women have long been viewed as at the mercy of their biology. How has nursing as a profession challenged the myths and misconceptions around women's health? This exhibition explored themes including menstruation, miscarriage, menopause and gynaecological cancers.
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Caroline Lynch
Editor of this guide
RCN Library and Archive Service
Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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16 Jun 2022
Online
Honour Based Violence seminar
This morning seminar aims for delegates to gain an understanding of FGM and the circumstances under which it is performed, and to have knowledge & understanding of forced marriage/honour-based violence. This event is suitable for all members of the nursing team: registered nurses, Health Care Support Workers/ Health Care Assistants, and nursing students working in the NHS or Independent Health & Social Care Sector.
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Page last updated - 17/05/2022