Handbook of Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health / Edition 1

by Gina M. Wingood, Ralph J. DiClemente

Overview

This volume is designed to motivate and engage scientists, policymakers, and practitioners to greater scientific discourse, reduce the stigma on and validate the importance of women's sexual and reproductive health. It brings together historians, anthropologists, psychologists, sociologists, epidemiologists, public health researchers, genetic counselors, attorneys, social workers, nurses and physicians, and presents comprehensive coverage that will benefit women's health advocates, students, and practitioners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306466519
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	03/31/2002
Series:	Women's Health Issues
Edition description:	2002
Pages:	473
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

Wingood, Gina M., ScD, MPH; DiClemente, Ralph J., PhD

Table of Contents

I. Historical, Social, and Developmental Influences in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health.- 1. Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health: An Overview.- 2. Historical Influences on Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health.- 3. Adolescent Girls’ Sexual Development.- 4. The Social Organization of Women’s Sexuality.- 5. Cultural Influences on Women’s Sexual Health.- 6. Mass Media and Adolescent Female Sexuality.- 7. Family Influences on Adolescent Females’ Sexual Health.- 8. Illicit Drug Use and Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health.- 9. Alcohol Use and Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health.- II. Epidemiologic, Psychological, Prevention, and Policy Issues in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health.- 10. Women’s Body Images.- 11. Sexual Abuse.- 12. Chronic Pelvic Pain.- 13. Adolescent Pregnancy.- 14. Sexually Transmitted Infections.- 15. HIV/AIDS.- 16. Sexual Dysfunction.- 17. Cervical Cancer.- 18. Breast Cancer.- 19. Menopause.- III. Technological and Ethical Issues in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health.- 20. Contraceptive Technology.- 21. Reproductive Health Technology and Genetic Counseling.- 22. Legal and Ethical Issues Impacting Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health.- 23. Woman’s Sexual and Reproductive Health: Theory, Research, and Practice.- About the Editors.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM, FAAETS (C3 Education and Research, Inc.)
Description: This book provides a complete examination of the major topics involved in women's sexual and reproductive health and is supported by current cutting-edge research from notable members across disciplines.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to inform readers about the most current and relevant information regarding the epidemiological, social, and behavioral influences along with effective intervention and prevention strategies related to women's sexual and reproductive health. Additionally, the authors and editors hope to improve the science of prevention and improve the quality of women's lives. These are undoubtedly worthy objectives.
Audience: As the book is comprised of contributors from multidisciplinary areas such as psychology, anthropology, public health, medicine, nursing, and epidemiology, anyone involved or interested in women's sexual and reproductive health and the many issues surrounding it will find this book of clear benefit. The editors and contributors are credible authorities and have produced a worthwhile contribution to not only the field of psychology but to many other disciplines as well.
Features: The book is divided into 23 chapters with the first nine chapters covering the historical, developmental, and social influences on women's sexual and reproductive health. Media influences, alcohol, religious beliefs, and gendered norms are focused upon as well. Additionally, the epidemiological, psychological, prevention, and policy issues in the following ten chapters cover such topics as women's body images, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, menopause, and sexual dysfunction. The ethical and legal issues examined in the last four chapters of the book are a must read. A highlight of this book is the chapter on mass media and adolescent female sexuality.
Assessment: This is a worthwhile and highly beneficial book and will be of definite interest to all researchers and clinicians who seek greater knowledge and awareness of women's sexual and reproductive health.

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3 Stars from Doody