Prairie Women’s Health Centre of Excellence (PWHCE) is preparing to conduct research on older and elderly women’s use of prescription drugs and natural health products to learn about women’s current priorities and information needs, with the intent of providing additional information to women and to health planners.

The study will build on existing knowledge of women’s health researchers and gather views from women aged 65 and older, living in rural and urban communities. Particular focus may be given to the needs of women living alone, and/or in low-income circumstances, and others living in circumstances that confer risk. PWHCE is currently conducting a literature review, scanning for available resources, and formulating a study design in preparation for consultation with partners in the Spring.

We are looking for input on qualitative research methods that are effective, appropriate and sensitive to this population.

If you have ‘best’ or ‘good practices’ to share, or are involved in related research concerning older women and pharmaceutical/natural health product use or prescribing practice, we would be very interested to hear from you.

Please contact:
Harpa Isfeld, Senior Researcher 
Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence (PWHCE)
Email: harpa.isfeld@gmail.com
Home Office Phone: (604) 898-9172
Cellular Phone: (604) 848-4033