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New Dimensions in Women's Health

by: Alexander, Linda Lewis

New Dimensions in Women's Health

by: Alexander, Linda Lewis

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9780763707231
ISBN 10:
0763707236
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 12/01/2003
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Summary

Provides a comprehensive overview of all the major aspects of women's health. Revised and slightly restructured, this edition presents the latest data and discussion on all contemporary women's health issues.

Part One Social Dimensions of Women's Health

(80)

Introduction to Women's Health

(22)

Introduction

(1)

Historical Dimension: The Women's Health Movement

(6)

1830s and 1840s: The Popular Health Movement

(1)

1861-1865: The Civil War Period

(1)

Mid- to Late 1800s: The Women's Medical Movement

(1)

1890s to 1920s: The Progressive Era

(1)

1930s to 1950s: World War II and Postwar Years

(1)

1960s-1970s: The Grassroots Movement

(1)

1980s: Changing Public Policy

(1)

1990s: Women's Health at the Forefront

(1)

The Future

(1)

Political Dimension of Women's Health

(8)

Investment in Biomedical Research

(4)

Reproductive Rights

(1)

Access to Healthcare Providers, Services, and Health Information

(1)

Global Perspective on Women's Health

(2)

Informed Decision Making: Take Action

(1)

Summary

(1)

Topics for Discussion

(2)

Web Sites

(1)

References

(2)

Paying for Health Care

(22)

Introduction

(1)

Paying for Health Care

(5)

Choosing an Insurance Plan

(6)

Types of Health Insurance

(3)

Uninsured Americans

(2)

Preventive Care and a Focus on Women's Health

(1)

Women as Healthcare Consumers

(1)

Healthcare Reform

(1)

Economics & Aging

(3)

Taking Care of the Population: Long Term Care and Women as Caregivers

(2)

Informed Decision Making

(1)

Summary

(1)

Topics for Discussion

(2)

Web Sites

(1)

References

(1)

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

(34)

Introduction

(3)

Political Dimension

(2)

Economic Dimension

(1)

Important Terms

(2)

The Diversity of Women

(1)

Global Health Issues for Women

(2)

Stages of Life

(18)

Adolescence

(5)

Young Adulthood

(5)

Midlife

(3)

The Senior Years

(4)

Informed Decision Making

(2)

Summary

(1)

Topics for Discussion

(1)

Web Sites

(1)

References

(3)

Part Two Sexual and Reproductive Dimensions of Women's Health

(202)

Sexual Health

(42)

Introduction

(1)

Perspectives on Sexual Health & Sexuality

(3)

Cultural & Religions Dimensions

(1)

Economic Dimensions

(1)

Legal Dimensions

(1)

Political Dimensions

(1)

Sex Research

(2)

Well-Known Studies

(1)

Sex and Gender

(4)

Gender Identity

(1)

Gender Roles

(1)

Transgender

(1)

Sexual Orientation

(2)

Biological Basis of Sexual Health

(9)

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

(4)

The Menstrual Cycle

(4)

Physical Health & the Gynecological Exam

103

(1)

Sexual Arousal and Sexual Response

104

(4)

Forms of Sexual Expression

106

(2)

Female Sexual Dysfunction

108

(3)

Sex Therapy

110

(1)

Sexuality through the Lifespan

111

(4)

Childhood

111

(1)

Adolescence

111

(1)

Young to Middle Adulthood

112

(2)

Older Adulthood

114

(1)

Sexual Violence as a Public Health Problem

115

(3)

Sexual Assault and Rape

115

(1)

Female Genital Mutilation

116

(1)

Forced Sterilization

117

(1)

Trafficking

117

(1)

Informed Decision Making

118

(1)

Summary

119

(1)

Topics for Discussion

119

(3)

Web Sites

122

(1)

References

122

(3)

Contraception & Abortion

125

(50)

Introduction

126

(5)

Perspectives on Contraception

127

(1)

Historical Overview

128

(1)

Sociocultural Cosiderations

129

(1)

Economic Perspective

130

(1)

Epidemiology of Contraceptives

131

(3)

Contraceptive Use

131

(2)

Contraceptive Failure

133

(1)

Special Population: Adolescents

133

(1)

Contraceptive Methods

134

(22)

Fertility Awareness Methods

134

(3)

Hormonal Methods

137

(6)

Barrier Methods

143

(8)

Permanent Methods

151

(2)

Other Forms of Contraception

153

(2)

Emergency Birth Control

155

(1)

Handling an Unplanned Pregnancy

156

(1)

Perspectives on Abortion

156

(6)

Historical Overview

156

(2)

Current Perspectives

158

(2)

Epidemiology

160

(2)

Abortion Procedures

162

(3)

Surgical Abortion

162

(1)

Medical Abortion

163

(1)

Other Abortion Techniques

164

(1)

Informed Decision Making

165

(3)

Contraception

165

(3)

Abortion

168

(1)

Summary

168

(5)

Topics for Discussion

173

(1)

Web Sites

173

(1)

References

173

(2)

Pregnancy & Childbirth

175

(44)

Introduction

176

(1)

Historical Dimensions

176

(2)

Pregnancy

178

(6)

Conception

178

(1)

Confirming Pregnancy

179

(2)

Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy

181

(1)

Physical and Emotional Symptoms

181

(2)

Fetal Development

183

(1)

Prenatal Care

184

(8)

Nutrition

185

(2)

Exercise

187

(1)

Avoiding Toxic Substances

188

(2)

Environmental Risks

190

(1)

Prenatal Testing

190

(2)

Complications of Pregnancy

192

(4)

Miscarriage

193

(1)

Ectopic Pregnancy

193

(1)

Premature Labor

194

(1)

Genetic Disorders and Congenital Abnormalities

194

(1)

Infections

195

(1)

Other Complications

196

(1)

Childbirth

196

(6)

Preparation for Childbirth

198

(1)

Labor and Delivery

198

(2)

Pain Relief in Childbirth

200

(1)

Cesarean Delivery

201

(1)

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery

202

(1)

Breastfeeding

202

(3)

Psysiological Changes of the Breast

203

(1)

Benefits of Breastfeeding

204

(1)

Complications of Breastfeeding

204

(1)

Diet, Drugs, and Alcohol During Breastfeeding

205

(1)

Infertility

205

(5)

Causes

206

(1)

Diagnosis

207

(1)

Treatment

208

(1)

Emotional Effects of Infertility

209

(1)

Epidemiology

210

(2)

Pregnancy

210

(2)

Breastfeeding

212

(1)

Infertility

212

(1)

Informed Decision Making

212

(3)

Pregnancy

213

(1)

Childbirth

213

(1)

Breastfeeding

214

(1)

Infertility

214

(1)

Summary

215

(1)

Topics of Discussion

216

(1)

Web Sites

216

(1)

References

216

(3)

Reproductive Tract Infections

219

(40)

Introduction

220

(1)

Perspectives on STDs

220

(6)

Historical Overview

220

(1)

Epidemiological Data and Trends

221

(2)

Social Issues and Dimensions

223

(1)

Economic Dimensions

224

(2)

Clinical Dimensions and Treatment Issues of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

226

(13)

Infection Process

226

(1)

Gonorrhea

227

(2)

Chlamydia

229

(1)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

229

(2)

Human Papillomavirus

231

(3)

Herpes Simplex Virus

234

(2)

Syphilis

236

(2)

Hepatitis

238

(1)

Vaginitis

239

(2)

Trichomaniasis

240

(1)

Yeast Infections

240

(1)

Bacterial Vaginosis

241

(1)

Informed Decision Making: Reproductive Tract Infections

241

(4)

When to See a Clinician

243

(2)

Treatment Concerns

245

(1)

AIDS

245

(1)

Perspectives on AIDS

246

(4)

Historical Overview

246

(1)

Global Perspective

246

(1)

Epidemiological Data and Trends

247

(1)

Special Concerns for Women

248

(1)

Social Issues

249

(1)

Clinical Dimensions & Treatment Issues of AIDS

250

(2)

Informed Decision Making: AIDS

252

(2)

summary

254

(1)

Topics for Discussion

255

(1)

Web Sites

256

(1)

References

257

(2)

Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy

259

(24)

Introduction

260

(1)

Perspectives on Menopause

261

(2)

Economic and Global Dimensions

262

(1)

Menopause

263

(2)

Natural Menopause

263

(1)

Surgically-Induced Menopause

264

(1)

Health Effects of Menopause

265

(3)

Long-Term Effects

267

(1)

Menopause Management

268

(7)

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

268

(5)

Other Methods of Menopause Management

273

(2)

Informed Decision Making

275

(2)

Summary

277

(1)

Topics for Discussion

278

(1)

Web Sites

279

(1)

References

279

(4)

Part Three Physical and Lifespan Dimensions of Women's Health

283

(182)

Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Issues

285

(52)

Introduction

286

(1)

Nutrition & Healthful Eating

286

(15)

Dietary Guidelines

286

(3)

Carbohydrates

289

(2)

Proteins

291

(1)

Fats

292

(2)

Vitamins

294

(4)

Minerals

298

(3)

Water

301

(1)

Exercise and Fitness

301

(13)

Physical Fitness

302

(3)

Total Fitness

305

(4)

Physical Fitness and Women

309

(3)

Exercise and Aging

312

(1)

Exercise Abuse

313

(1)

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

314

(9)

What Causes Weight Gain

315

(2)

Overweight and Obesity

317

(2)

How Women Can Lose Weight

319

(4)

Body Image and Shape

323

(3)

Sociocultural Perspective on Body Image

325

(1)

Eating Disorders

326

(1)

Global Perspective on Hunger

326

(2)

Informed Decision Making

328

(1)

Nutrition

328

(1)

Maintaining a Personal Exercise Program

328

(1)

Body Image and Weight Management

329

(1)

Summary

329

(1)

Topics for Discussion

330

(1)

Web Sites

331

(1)

References

332

(5)

Cardiovascular Disease & Cancer

337

(58)

Introduction

338

(1)

Cardiovascular Disease

338

(25)

Perspectives on Cardiovascular Disease

339

(2)

The Heart

341

(2)

Pathophysiology of the Heart

343

(7)

Risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease

350

(11)

Gender Differences with Cardiovascular Disease

361

(1)

Racial Differences with Cardiovascular Disease

362

(1)

Cancer

363

(22)

Perspectives on Cancer

364

(3)

Breast Conditions

367

(6)

Gynecological Conditions

373

(7)

Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women

380

(5)

Informed Decision Making

385

(2)

Prevention Through Lifestyle

385

(1)

Prevention Through Health Screening

386

(1)

Summary

387

(2)

Topics for Discussion

389

(1)

Web Sites

390

(1)

References

391

(4)

Chronic Disease & Conditions

395

(32)

Introduction

396

(1)

Dimensions of Chronic Diseases

396

(3)

Epidemiological Overview

396

(1)

Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Dimensions

397

(1)

Economic Dimensions

398

(1)

Osteoporosis

399

(6)

Risk Factors

400

(1)

Signs and Symptoms

401

(1)

Screening and Diagnosis

401

(1)

Prevention and Treatment

402

(3)

Arthritis

405

(4)

Osteoarthritis

405

(1)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

405

(1)

Risk Factors

406

(1)

Symptoms

407

(1)

Diagnosis

407

(1)

Prevention and Treatment

407

(2)

Diabetes Mellitus

409

(3)

Risk Factors

410

(1)

Symptoms and Complications

410

(1)

Diagnosis

411

(1)

Prevention and Treatment

412

(1)

Autoimmune Diseases

412

(5)

Lupus

412

(3)

Thyroid Disease

415

(2)

Alzheimer's Disease

417

(3)

Risk Factors

417

(1)

Symptoms

418

(1)

Diagnosis

419

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

419

(1)

Informed Decision Making

420

(1)

Summary

421

(1)

Topics for Discussion

422

(1)

Web Sites

423

(1)

References

424

(3)

Mental Health

427

(38)

Introduction

428

(1)

Perspectives on Mental Health

428

(4)

Epidemiological Data

428

(1)

Economic Dimensions

428

(2)

Legal Dimensions

430

(1)

Political Dimensions

431

(1)

Clinical Dimensions of Mental Illness

432

(19)

Mood Disorders

432

(5)

Anxiety Disorders

437

(4)

Eating Disorders

441

(8)

Other Disorders

449

(2)

Suicide

451

(1)

Factors Affecting Mental Health

452

(4)

Biological Factors

452

(1)

Social and Psychosocial Factors

452

(2)

Stress

454

(1)

Stages of Life

454

(2)

Informed Decision Making

456

(3)

Summary

459

(1)

Topics for Discussion

460

(1)

Web Sites

460

(2)

References

462

(3)

Part Four Interpersonal and Social Dimensions of Women's Health

465

(117)

Substance Abuse

467

(54)

Introduction

468

(1)

Substance Use and Abuse

468

(6)

Sociocultural Dimensions of Women and Drug Use

471

(1)

Legal Dimensions of Substance Abuse

471

(2)

Economic Dimensions of Substance Abuse

473

(1)

Tobacco

474

(12)

Epidemiological Trends and Issues

474

(2)

Societal Costs of Smoking

476

(1)

Legal Dimensions of Tobacco Use

477

(1)

Smoking and Women Worldwide

478

(1)

Health Consequences for Women Who Smoke

478

(4)

Smoking and Pregnancy

482

(1)

Involuntary Smoking

483

(1)

Smoking as an Addiction

483

(2)

Quitting Smoking

485

(1)

Alcohol

486

(12)

Blood Alcohol Concentration

487

(1)

Epidemiological Trends and Issues

488

(1)

Psychosocial Dimensions of Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

489

(1)

Societal Costs of Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

490

(1)

Legal Issues of Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

490

(1)

Effects of Alcohol

491

(3)

Alcoholism

494

(4)

Drugs

498

(11)

Epidemiological Trends and Issues

499

(3)

Stimulants

502

(1)

Depressants and Antianxiety Drugs

503

(1)

Canmabis (Marijuana)

504

(1)

Psychedelics and Hallucinogens

505

(1)

Narcotics

506

(1)

Inhalant

506

(1)

Designer Drugs

506

(1)

Drug Dependency

507

(1)

Treatment Dimensions of Drug Dependency

507

(2)

Informed Decision Making

509

(5)

Tobacco

509

(1)

Alcohol

510

(2)

Drugs

512

(1)

Co-dependency

512

(2)

Summary

514

(1)

Topics for Discussion

514

(1)

Web Sites

515

(1)

References

515

(6)

Violence, Abuse & Harassment

521

(36)

Introduction

522

(1)

Perspectives on Violence, Abuse and Harassment

523

(5)

Sociocultural Issues

523

(1)

Historical Trends

524

(1)

Poverty Influences

525

(1)

Alcohol and Drug Influences

525

(1)

Media Influences

526

(1)

Costs of Victimization

526

(1)

Global Issues

527

(1)

Family & Intimate Violence

528

(12)

Stalking

529

(2)

Domestic Violence

531

(6)

Child Abuse

537

(1)

Elder Abuse

538

(2)

Rape and Sexual Assault

540

(6)

Violence by Strangers

546

(1)

Sexual Harassment

546

(2)

Dealing Effectively with Harassment

548

(1)

Informed Decision Making

548

(2)

Sources of Help

549

(1)

Summary

550

(2)

Topics for Discussion

552

(1)

Web Sites

552

(1)

References

552

(5)

Women in the Workforce

557

(25)

Introduction

558

(1)

Trends & Issues

558

(6)

Historical Issues

558

(1)

Occupation Trends of Women

559

(3)

Special Populations

562

(1)

Socioeconomic Issues

563

(1)

Equal Pay for Equal Work

564

(3)

Race/Ethnicity Issues

566

(1)

Achieving Equal Pay

567

(1)

Balancing Work & Family Life

567

(3)

Child Care

568

(1)

The Current Situation

569

(1)

The Future

569

(1)

Health and Safety in the Workplace

570

(8)

Other Health Concerns

575

(1)

Global Dimensions

576

(2)

Informed Decisions Making

578

(1)

Summary

579

(1)

Topics for Discussion

580

(2)

Wed Sites

582

(1)

References

582

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