Publisher: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2015
Status – CURRENT
This journal article by Chen and Creinin provides a systematic review of the safety and efficacy of mifepristone followed by buccal misoprostol in pregnancies for early medical abortion. Early medical abortion, medical termination of pregnancy, medical abortion, MTOP, systematic review.
Publisher: Suicide Prevention Australia, July 2015
Status – CURRENT
Discusses the available data and statistics relating to suicide and suicidal behaviour in women, the most relevant risk factors for women, the subpopulation groups more at-risk, the impact of cultural beliefs and attitudes about gender, and the policy environment. Concludes with recommendations for dialogue and change for the prevention of suicide and suicidal behaviour in women.
Publisher: CSIOR 2015
Status – CURRENT
Background: Research in the US and UK shows lesbian women are less likely than their heterosexual peers to attend for routine Pap smear tests. This study examined Pap smear test rates among community-attached lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women in New South Wales, to investigate if rates had changed between 2002 and 2012, compare rates to the general NSW population and identify predictive factors for Pap smear test attendance. Method: Data was taken from the Sydney Women and Sexual Health (SWASH) survey, a self-completed biennial questionnaire of LBQ women’s health and wellbeing. Results: Of the 4083 respondents, 83% had ever had a Pap smear test. Recent attendance rates were slightly higher than the general population. Significant predictors for ever having attended for a Pap smear test were older age, post-year 12 education, ever having had an STI test, being out about sexuality to a regular doctor and ever having had sex with men. Conclusions: Pap smear rates for LBQ women are encouraging when compared to rates in similar countries. A significant proportion of LBQ women are never receiving Pap smear tests. Predictive factors suggest a continued perception that women who have not had sex with men are not at risk of HPV, and highlight the importance of health providers providing a safe and welcoming environment for LBQ women to openly discuss their health. LBQ, LBTI, lesbian, bisexual, queer, Pap smear, cervical cancer, reproductive health
Publisher: Mission Australia 2011 – Current
Status – CURRENT
Publications based on findings from the National Youth Surveys conducted by Mission Australia
Publisher: Women’s Centre for Health Matters
Status – CURRENT
A collection of reports published by Women’s Centre for Health Matters, ACT. Includes research and findings about Women behind bars, CALD Women, Indigenous Women, Young and Old Women, Women with disabilities etc.
Publisher: Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety Limited
Status – CURRENT
New, innovative and relevant research on domestic, family and sexual violence, which aims to meet the evidence needs of policy makers and practitioners as well as the broader public. The suite is divided into the following areas of publication: Compass: Concise papers that summarise key findings of research on violence against women and their children, including research produced under ANROWS’s research program, and provide advice on the implications for policy and practice. Fast Facts: A quick reference resource for Key facts and figures on topics related to violence against women and their children. Footprints: Thematic publication focussed on communicating new, innovative and emerging research, policy and practice addressing violence against women and their children. Landscapes: Medium length papers that scope current knowledge on an issue related to violence against women and their children. Papers will draw on empirical research, including research produced under ANROWS’s research program, and/or practice knowledge. Notepad: Fortnightly update on the latest research, events, training, stakeholder news and issues in the media. Insights: ANROWS’s work including submissions, speeches, presentations and multimedia publications.
Publisher: The Lancet, April 2015
Status – CURRENT
In the past 20 years there has been a lot of research undertaken about violence against women. These Papers: review available evidence for what works to reduce the prevalence and incidence of violence against women; review the evidence for clinical interventions and discusses the components of a comprehensive health system approach that helps to identify and support women experiencing intimate partner violence; and addresses questions of why focus on men’s violence, what part gender plays, what works in work with men and how gender theory can be usedto work more effectively.
Publisher: Curtin University and Bankwest, 2016
Status – CURRENT
The report findings draw attention to the greater remuneration men receive compared to women in almost every scenario, but particularly in more senior occupation levels. The large and persistent gender pay gaps among managers highlights the likely evidence of biased behaviours throughout organisations, where men are given preferential pay treatment over women in senior management levels.
Publisher: ACON & University of Sydney, 2015
Status – CURRENT
The Sydney Women and Sexual Health (SWASH) survey is a comprehensive survey of important health issues relevant to lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women including sexual health and wellbeing, violence, mental health, tobacco use, illicit drug use, alcohol consumption, and cancer screening behaviours. SWASH is run by a collaboration of ACON Health and university researchers since 1996. This report presents results from surveys conducted at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day and other community events and venues during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras seasons in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014. It highlights several areas of particular concern – many of which have persisted over time – where mainstream preventive health interventions that are inclusive of this group or targeted to LBQ, are needed.