Ettie Rout
Ettie Rout (Template:IPA-en) was a prominent New Zealand public health campaigner, particularly known for her work during World War I.
Etymology
The name "Ettie" is of English origin and is a diminutive form of the name "Esther". The surname "Rout" is of French origin, derived from the Old French "route", meaning "road" or "path".
Biography
Ettie Rout was born on 24 February 1877 in Tasmania, Australia, and moved to New Zealand with her family when she was seven years old. She is best known for her work during World War I, where she advocated for the sexual health of New Zealand soldiers. Despite the controversy surrounding her work, she was instrumental in implementing measures to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among soldiers.
Work
Rout's work primarily focused on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. She established the New Zealand Volunteer Sisterhood and invited medical women from New Zealand to offer their services in Egypt. She also developed a prophylactic kit, which was distributed to soldiers to protect them from venereal diseases.
Legacy
Ettie Rout's work has had a lasting impact on public health policy in New Zealand. Her efforts to protect soldiers from sexually transmitted diseases during World War I marked a significant shift in the way these issues were addressed by the military and the public.
Related Terms
- Public Health
- World War I
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- New Zealand Volunteer Sisterhood
- Prophylactic Kit
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ettie Rout
- Wikipedia's article - Ettie Rout
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