The document summarizes key findings from a research project conducted by 57 girls and young women ages 13-19 in Monterey County, California. The project aimed to identify the health information, service, and support needs of girls ages 11-18. Through surveys and interviews of over 1,200 girls, the researchers found that the top priority health issues for girls were emotional health, healthy eating/weight/exercise, sexuality, relationships, and safety. The document provides recommendations on how to better support girls' health through education, counseling, access to healthcare services, and empowering girls to support each other.

1. Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands Research Findings & Recommendations WOMEN’S Created by the Girls and Young Women of Monterey County 2009

5. What Girls Said Findings

8. Want More Information About:

9. Who Girls Talk With About Health

10. Know Where to Go for Services? (or would know how to find out)

11. Kind of Health Services Used

12. Would like Support or Services – But Can’t Find

13. Know Girls Who Have Experienced

14. Important for Girls to Have Education About…

16. What You Can Do To Support Girls Health