Oral

The purpose of this oral session is to explore emergent issues in women’s sexual health through innovative public health approaches to improving women’s health and access to health care. The novel approaches to improving women’s sexual health in diverse communities will be explored in the session. Policies that directly impact women’s access to care, such as Title X family planning program, are explored. In addition to legislative policy, an exploration of social determinants of cervical cancer prevention and control informs women’s knowledge of sexually transmitted infection and prevention efforts. Finally, nontraditional therapy options for women’s sexual health will be explored in diverse communities. This interdisciplinary session will explore a variety of women’s sexual health issues through a public health lens.

Session Objectives: 1. Describe the role of social determinants and culture on health behavior and preferences; 2. Articulate the evolution of family planning policy and its effect on women’s access to care; and 3. Describe culturally and linguistically-appropriate approaches to women’s sexual health care.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)