# there is a misconception that younger generations are more open and knowledgable about women's health > These findings are in direct contrast with the popular misconception that society is more open these days, making it much easier for women of younger generations to talk about gynaecological health. Nearly three quarters of all women surveyed across every age group agreed with this statement, and over 60% said they thought that young women knew more about gynaecological health than older women.[[(Morrissey, 2016)#^pj66g]]