Handbook of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
Author | : Gina M. Wingood |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 498 |
Release | : 2002-03-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 0306466511 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780306466519 |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Medical researchers, including those in behavioral sciences and health education, as well as contributors from communications, social sciences, history, and other fields summarize in depth the epidemiology, social and behavioral correlates, effective intervention and prevention strategies, and health policies related to women's sexual and reproductive health. First they explore how women's vulnerability to adverse sexual and reproductive health consequences is increased by a wide range of biological and social factors. Then they take a life-span approach to issues, and finally examine ethical and legal issues. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.