Women's Health
What is Women's Health? Being male or female has significant health implications as a result of biological and gender-related differences. The health of women and girls is of particular concern because many societies are at a disadvantage due to discrimination rooted in sociocultural factors. For example, women and girls are facing increased vulnerability to HIV / AIDS. Sociocultural factors that prevent women and girls from benefiting from quality medical services and achieving the highest possible health levels include: Unequal power relationships between men and women. Social norms that reduce opportunities for education and paid employment. Focus on the role of female reproduction. Potential or actual experience of physical, sexual or mental violence. […]