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Social Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health

An emerging body of international and Australian literature shows that many sexual and reproductive health problems are preventable and best-practice sexual and reproductive health promotion should work to change the social determinants of health, rather than focusing exclusively on lifestyles and behavioural risk factors.

Social Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health 2011 Report consolidates the evidence-base for the social conditions in which we live, work and play that drive sexual and reproductive health.

The report is designed to support health practitioners in the west and beyond consider the complex way in which the social determinants of sexual and reproductive health influence and exacerbate health inequities. The report also contains the Western Region Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion Framework, which provides an overarching conceptual guide to evidence-based sexual and reproductive health promotion planning.

This report, coupled with the Mapping and Needs Analysis Sexual and Reproductive Health in the HealthWest Catchment 2010 Report, will guide the development of a forthcoming regional primary prevention action plan.

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Social Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health 2011 Report (PDF 3.7Mb)

Mapping and Needs Analysis Sexual and Reproductive Health in the HealthWest Catchment 2010 Report (PDF 3Mb)
This report identified the population groups disproportionately affected by sexual and reproductive ill health and, significantly, the communities that are under-resourced in relation to sexual and reproductive health service provision.