Jul
08
Lesbians wrongly told they will not get Cervical Cancer
ByAccording to research findings published by Stonewall Scotland, 17% of lesbian and bisexual women have never had a cervical smear test, compared to 7% of women in general. And one in ten of those who have never been tested have been told they are not at risk.
“This report is a wake-up call for all those concerned with Health in Scotland,” contends Stonewall Director, Calum Irving. “It is no longer acceptable to view health equality in terms of social background alone. For lesbian and bisexual women the experiences of prejudice, misunderstanding and at times hostility can damage long-term health and well-being.”
This report is a wake-up call for all those concerned with Health in Scotland,” contends Stonewall Director, Calum Irving. “It is no longer acceptable to view health equality in terms of social background alone. For lesbian and bisexual women the experiences of prejudice, misunderstanding and at times hostility can damage long-term health and well-being.