Nursing the social wound: public health nurses' experiences of screening for woman abuse.

The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of public health nurses (PHNs) who screen for woman abuse within their clinical practice. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 11 PHNs. There was a great deal of variability in participants' level of experience in working with abused women.

Successful implementation of universal woman abuse inquiry.

Objective: This study investigated a year-long professional development strategy to improve Public Health Nurse (PHN) documented abuse inquiry among low-risk postpartum women. Strategies included workshops and small group work at regular intervals.

Design: A retrospective chart audit of cross-sectional data collected as part of the Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program was conducted 1 year before and after the introduction of the Routine Universal Comprehensive Screening (RUCS) Program.

Teen sexuality. Reaching out in the malls.

Background: Existing sexual health programs have not significantly reduced teen pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases. A more creative approach is needed.

Methods: An assessment of 539 teens in one Ontario city was conducted to identify knowledge about and use of birth control, comfort in discussing sexual health, and preferred sites, providers and methods of service delivery.