FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 23, 2004
For more information contact:

Michelle Aldrich, Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues
Phone: (307) 433-0837

Survey finds main issues concerning Wyoming’s women

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues (WCWI) and the University of Wyoming Survey Research Center conducted a statewide telephone survey on issues concerning Wyoming women April 28-May 27, 2004.

The specific purpose of the survey was to identify the issues that affect most Wyoming women. A total of 1011 adult women were surveyed.

Researchers interviewed female household members, 18 years or older who agreed to participate in the survey.

Respondents were asked general questions about whether they see various issues as a problem for women in their community. They were then asked a series of specific questions about whether they personally experience problems with the same issues.

Substance abuse and employment were selected as the top issues Wyoming women see as problems affecting other females in their communities. When asked if they personally experience any of the issues within the survey, the majority of respondents faced problems with health care, followed by the family, employment and childcare.

“This survey will help us to determine where our work will be focused in the future,” said Michelle Aldrich of the WCWI. “We appreciate the work of the University and the cooperation of each respondent.”

The typical length of an interview averaged between 14 and 15 minutes.

The complete Wyoming Women’s Issues Survey and Executive Summary are available on the Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues Web site.

The Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues is a 13-member council with representation from each of the nine Judicial Districts in addition to four at large members and one ex-officio member of the Wyoming Business Council. The WCWI is a Governor appointed council.

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