South Asian women's health
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Healthwatch Wokingham wanted to hear from South Asian women's experience of health services because they face some of the most significant and layered health inequalities in the area. They surveyed 115 South Asian women.
- 56 out of 113 (50%) respondents selected the listed diagnosed long-term conditions, requiring ongoing access to healthcare services and treatment, 30 respondents (27%) also specified 'other long-term conditions.'
- Nearly half, 37 out of 79 (47%), wanted the option of requesting a female practitioner
- 70 out of 79 (89%) wanted ‘a wider choice of appointment times’ for evenings/weekends, flexibility to fit around other commitments and responsibilities
- 43 out of 79 (54%) wanted additional locations to receive care/treatment to allow for flexibility and ease of access
- Easy to understand was cited as the top reason for the most useful healthcare information sources, 77 out of 94 (82%)
- 45 out of 79 (57%) wanted more time during consultation to understand and ask questions
- 41 out of 80 (51%) of women agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that they did not feel confident booking appointments online.