Women and 'safer sex' promotion: perceptions of risk and provision of effective interventions in different health care settings

Article Abstract:

British women are generally quite concerned about the risk of becoming infected with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, but those who make the most visits to clinics are not necessarily those who are most aware of how to protect themselves, according to research undertaken in 1995. This seems to be because health care professionals adopt inappropriate approaches to health education and fail to assess the client's risk status properly. Staff tend to assume a risk category, rather than make an assessment of actual risk behaviour.

Sexual behavior, Research, Women, Safe sex

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Cyclists under threat: a survey of Oxford cyclists' perceptions of risk

Article Abstract:

The public perception of cycling as a dangerous activity must be changed if higher cycling levels, and therefore benefits to public health, are to be achieved. A survey of 50 regular cyclists in Oxford over a 14 day period, during which 404 'at risk' incidents were recorded, indicates that the main way to reduce cyclists' fears of danger is to make vehicle drivers more aware of their responsibilities towards cyclists. The design of cycle lanes should also be reviewed, and the use of traffic calming measures should be extended.

Safety and security measures, Cycling

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Community perceptions of bowel cancer: a survey of Queenslanders

Article Abstract:

Many ordinary people have misconceptions about bowel cancer, according to a survey undertaken in Queensland, Australia. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the country, but only 35% of those surveyed believed that the public should be screened for bowel cancer, and only 10% would be prepared to have a check-up. There is clearly a need for promotional work to address these issues.

Australia, Colorectal cancer, Public opinion, Health promotion

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