New Dimensions in Women's Health

by Alexander, Linda Lewis

• ISBN13: 9780763707231
• ISBN10: 0763707236
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

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.

Table of Contents

Part One Social Dimensions of Women's Health	1	(80)
Introduction to Women's Health	3	(22)
Introduction	4	(1)
Historical Dimension: The Women's Health Movement	4	(6)
1830s and 1840s: The Popular Health Movement	4	(1)
1861-1865: The Civil War Period	5	(1)
Mid- to Late 1800s: The Women's Medical Movement	6	(1)
1890s to 1920s: The Progressive Era	6	(1)
1930s to 1950s: World War II and Postwar Years	6	(1)
1960s-1970s: The Grassroots Movement	7	(1)
1980s: Changing Public Policy	8	(1)
1990s: Women's Health at the Forefront	8	(1)
The Future	9	(1)
Political Dimension of Women's Health	10	(8)
Investment in Biomedical Research	12	(4)
Reproductive Rights	16	(1)
Access to Healthcare Providers, Services, and Health Information	17	(1)
Global Perspective on Women's Health	18	(2)
Informed Decision Making: Take Action	20	(1)
Summary	20	(1)
Topics for Discussion	21	(2)
Web Sites	23	(1)
References	23	(2)
Paying for Health Care	25	(22)
Introduction	26	(1)
Paying for Health Care	26	(5)
Choosing an Insurance Plan	31	(6)
Types of Health Insurance	32	(3)
Uninsured Americans	35	(2)
Preventive Care and a Focus on Women's Health	37	(1)
Women as Healthcare Consumers	38	(1)
Healthcare Reform	39	(1)
Economics & Aging	40	(3)
Taking Care of the Population: Long Term Care and Women as Caregivers	41	(2)
Informed Decision Making	43	(1)
Summary	44	(1)
Topics for Discussion	44	(2)
Web Sites	46	(1)
References	46	(1)
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention	47	(34)
Introduction	48	(3)
Political Dimension	48	(2)
Economic Dimension	50	(1)
Important Terms	51	(2)
The Diversity of Women	53	(1)
Global Health Issues for Women	54	(2)
Stages of Life	56	(18)
Adolescence	57	(5)
Young Adulthood	62	(5)
Midlife	67	(3)
The Senior Years	70	(4)
Informed Decision Making	74	(2)
Summary	76	(1)
Topics for Discussion	77	(1)
Web Sites	78	(1)
References	78	(3)
Part Two Sexual and Reproductive Dimensions of Women's Health	81	(202)
Sexual Health	83	(42)
Introduction	84	(1)
Perspectives on Sexual Health & Sexuality	84	(3)
Cultural & Religions Dimensions	84	(1)
Economic Dimensions	85	(1)
Legal Dimensions	86	(1)
Political Dimensions	87	(1)
Sex Research	87	(2)
Well-Known Studies	88	(1)
Sex and Gender	89	(4)
Gender Identity	90	(1)
Gender Roles	91	(1)
Transgender	92	(1)
Sexual Orientation	93	(2)
Biological Basis of Sexual Health	95	(9)
Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology	95	(4)
The Menstrual Cycle	99	(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