Creating sexual and reproductive health initiatives for women in the shelter system

The foci of this project were to explore and identify sexual and reproductive health issues of women in the shelter system, specifically: 1. the need for sexual and reproductive health programming 2. the sexual and reproductive health needs 3. the appropriate delivery method for sexual and reproductive health programming Based on this consultation process, Woman2Woman will create programming speci [...] The combination of these health concerns demonstrate the complex interaction and influence of the determinants of health on the health of women living in shelters. [...] Comments from women in the shelter system are found in Appendix F and results from service providers can be found in Appendix G. The following paragraphs highlight important comments and suggestions made by service providers and the women in the shelter system. [...] BARRIERS The issues service providers thought would influence sexual and reproductive health for the women in the shelter were homelessness, abuse, and culture. [...] The shelter staff thought that they know the women the best and thus are better able to connect with the women.