Tales from the photovoice clinic: Menopause experiences of Black and Chinese women in the United Kingdom.

BackgroundMenopause is one of many critical life course points that may require intervention in relation to lifestyle changes, health and wellbeing. It is therefore important that menopausal women are supported especially considering possible health inequalities and inclusion issues. While there is increasing recognition for such support, little is known about the experiences of ethnic minority women living in the United Kingdom, who are thought to be less engaged and less likely to seek support, but those who try to seek support experience dissatisfaction.

Exploring views and experiences of childbirth-related perineal trauma: a qualitative study protocol for developing a wound management tool and care pathway.

Introduction: Childbirth-related perineal trauma (CRPT) is the most common complication of childbirth, affecting 80% of women after a vaginal birth. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the care of women following CRPT. Specifically, there is a lack of understanding regarding appropriate postnatal CRPT management, wound assessment and treatment of complications.

Six aspects of female genital mutilation education (SAFE) model: findings from a qualitative study.

Objectives: Recent figures show that over 200 million women and girls, globally, live with the consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM). Complex debilitating physical, psychological and social problems result from the practice. Health education interventions have proven to be essential in both preventing the practice and informing support of survivors.

Effectiveness of health education as an intervention designed to prevent female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review.

Background: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful practice that violates the human rights of women and girls. Despite global efforts to restrict the practice, there have been few reports on major positive changes to the problem. Health education interventions have been successful in preventing various health conditions and promoting service use.