Poster

This poster session will provide an overview of the factors contributing to disparities in women’s health and present practical public health approaches to reduce such disparities. Diverse topics will be presented, such as an exploration of the impact of gender norms, ideologies, and culture on HIV/AIDS and cervical cancer, the effect of childhood experiences on adult health outcomes, and the impact of racial, ethnic, and weight discrimination on women’s health behaviors and outcomes. Findings from targeted public health interventions in rural and urban women, both in the United States and globally, will inform efforts to eliminate disparities using individual, social, community, and policy factors.

Session Objectives: 1. Compare the impact of health policy on disparities in women using a national and international public health lens. 2. Explain how findings from targeted and tailored interventions should be best modified for optimal benefits to other populations. 3. Describe the impact of gender norms, ideologies, and culture on women’s health issues.