Wednesday 12 March 2014 09:30 – Wednesday 12 March 2014 13:00
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS)
Women experience HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C differently to men.
In addition to differences in disease progression and response to treatment, gendered experiences of pregnancy and childbirth, aging and menopause, culture and language, substance use, sexual health, caring responsibilities, and gender related inequalities can all impact on the health of women living with BBVs.
This seminar will bring together a diverse range of speakers and panellists who will highlight some of the issues facing women living with and affected by chronic HIV and/or viral hepatitis, with an emphasis on the implications for service delivery and improving health outcomes.
Food will be provided.
RSVP (including any dietary requirements) is essential.
Presentations will include
· Dr Anna Olsen, the Kirby Institute
The consideration of gender in diagnosis and management of blood-borne viruses: the case of hepatitis C
· Dr Regina Quiazon, Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health
The impact of gender and culture on service delivery and health promotion
· Michelle Wesley and Vicky Deresa, Positive Women Victoria
Women’s Voices: Living with HIV
· Nadia Gavin, Harm Reduction Victoria
Alienated by Society: Women and Injecting
· Carol El Hayek, the Burnet Institute
HIV epidemiology of women in Victoria
Panel discussion
Women and Hepatitis B: how much do we know?
· Nafisa Yussf, Multicultural Health and Support Service
· Gabrielle Bennett, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
· Tracey Cabrie, Integrated Hepatitis B Service at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
· Dr Ben Cowie, Royal Melbourne Hospital/ Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory
All welcome!
Wednesday 12 March 2014 09:30 – Wednesday 12 March 2014 13:00
Free
Ground floor (room 104)
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS)
215 Franklin St
Melbourne
VIC
Please contact Jen Johnson to register your interest: