Surveying the Silence

We stand for women and women’s health. A new report, the second of its kind from the AWHF, reveals the toll that taboos have had on the health of women in Alberta. "Surveying the Silence: Exploring the impact of taboos in women's health" shows the issues that have created a culture of silence that limit access to knowledge and care, leading to detriments in overall mental health and well-being. These taboos revolve around issues specifically related to a woman's anatomy, such as menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, painful periods and PMDD, pelvic floor dysfunction, and more. We invite you to read the full report, share it within your circles, and join us in our ongoing mission to #RefocusTheResearch

Study results could help young adults, especially women, prevent unhealthy behaviours and outcomes

Learn about the work of Stephen Hunter, a WCHRI postdoctoral fellow whose work examines the impact of social inequities on health.

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Facilitating Change for Women’s Health at the US Embassy in Ottawa

AWHF President & CEO Sharlene Rutherford recently attended the Women's Health Policy Roundtable at the US Embassy in Ottawa to share important report findings to lead into the event's discussions.

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Study results could help young adults, especially women, prevent unhealthy behaviours and outcomes

posted on Jun 06, 2023

Surveying the Silence

Study results could help young adults, especially women, prevent unhealthy behaviours and outcomes

Facilitating Change for Women’s Health at the US Embassy in Ottawa

research

Study results could help young adults, especially…

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It’s a plan: How do women make decisions about contraception?

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