TAILIEUCHUNG - Women, Ageing and Health: A Framework for Action

Research indicates that in most facilities the identification of HIV infection among women in prevention of vertical transmission programs is used as an entry point to recommend HIV testing and counselling to other family members. However, all respondents noted that the number of sexual partners who make use of these services is still extremely low. The MoH has begun promoting a new program in certain jurisdictions with the goals of providing more accurate and comprehensive care for pregnant women, their children and couples; securing early diagnosis and treatment to prevent vertical transmission of syphilis; and stimulating greater uptake of HIV testing | WOMEN AGEING AND HEALTH A FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION Women Ageing and Health A FramewOrk for Action Focus on Gender World Health Organization Ageing and Life Course Department of Gender Women and Health eUNFPA United Nations Population Fund UNFPA Population and Development Branch This report summarizes the evidence about women ageing and health from a gender perspective and provides a framework for developing action plans to improve the health and well-being of ageing women. It serves as a complement to a longer publication entitled Women Ageing and Health A Review. Focus on Gender. This publication was developed by WHO s Ageing and Life Course Programme under the direction of Dr. Alexandre Kalache and Irene Hoskins with the support of the Population and Development Branch of the United Nations Population Fund UNFPA and in collaboration with the Department of Gender Women and Health of the World Health Organization WHO . It was drafted by Peggy Edwards a health promotion consultant from Ottawa Canada. Suggested Citation WHO Women Ageing and Health A Framework for Action. Focus on Gender. Geneva WHO 2007 ISBN . Copyright World Health Organization 2007 This document is not a formal publication of the World Health Organization and the WHO reserves all rights. The paper may be freely reviewed abstracted reproduced and translated in part or in whole but not for sale nor for use in conjunction with commercial purposes. Design Ma Ann Feild Didyk Illustration WOMEN AGEING AND HEALTH A FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION Contents 1. Introduction About This Report Key Concepts and Terms in this Report A Profile of Ageing Women The Knowledge Gap 2. A Framework for Action A Life Course Approach Determinants of Health Approach Three Pillars for Action A Gender and Age-Responsive Lens 3. The Health Status of Older Women Key Points Implications for Policy Practice and Research 4. Health and Social Services Key Points Implications for Policy Practice and Research 5. Personal .

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