HysterSisters

Description:

HysterSisters provide an online peer community for women to give and receive support relating to hysterectomy decisions, recovery and treatments. The message board covers a wide range of topics, such as: hysterectomy support (options, pre-op, post-op), hormone issues, hysterectomy special needs (eg cancer concerns, bladder issues, sexual dysfunction). Both the message board and blogs/journals can be accessed by visitors to the site but you need to register to post messages/blogs/journals. Registered members can also participate in regular scheduled chat events. The services are moderated by a team of volunteers and you can read about their personal experiences on the site.

Service URL:

http://www.hystersisters.com

Agency Responsible:

HysterSisters: Other. Solely owned by Kathy Kelly and operated by a team of volunteers and a few staff members

Details

Format:

Combination. Message Board, Chatroom, Blog

Size Of Membership:

281, 009 (26 Oct 2012)

Start Date:

1998

Moderation Status:

Moderated.

Moderation Type:

Consumer/Carer. Volunteer moderators

Associated Website Intervention:

http://www.hystersisters.com Peer support website with information relating to gynaecological medical and emotional issues surrounding the hysterectomy experience. A mobile app is also available on the site.

Accreditation Status:

Accredited. Health on the Net accredited

Funding Source:

Commercial. Funded through advertising (including medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, and other companies that target women’s health needs) and member donations

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Physical Health.

Primary Target Audience:

Adult. Females

Secondary Target Audience:

Consumer.

Language:

English.

Access

Registration Requirement:

Open to view, but registration to participate.

Fee:

Free.

Contact Details:

via online form
http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/contact.php

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence relating to the effectiveness of HysterSisters is currently available.