Explorations in Women's Health

Name: Explorations in Women's Health
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ISBN: 9780763713423

ISBN-10: 0763713422

ISBN-13: 9780763713423

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Nora Howley, Maureen Edwards

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Explorations in Women's Health: A Workbook, Second Edition is designed to help students explore in more detail what they have learned in their women's health course and apply this information to their own lives. Each chapter is specifically designed to elicit student opinions on a variety of issues, as well as prompt them to research new information about the topics covered. Activities include all aspects of personal and community health including women in the health-care system, social and mental health, nutrition, fitness, sexual and reproductive health, addiction, chronic illness, and aging. This workbook aims to personalize key course topics with activities that build critical thinking…

Book details

List price: $93.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 2/16/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 211
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Acknowledgements



Women in the Health-Care System



Where Do You Get Health Information?



Interpreting Health Research



Talking to Your Health-Care Provider



Advocacy: A Proactive Approach



How Do I Select A Health Plan?



How Is the Health-Care System Structured



Who Are the Health-Care Providers?



Resources



Social and Mental Health



The Many Facets of Anxiety



The Many Facets of Depression



Signs of Stress



Anger



Violence Against Women



Exploration of Body Image



Resources



Fitness and Nutrition



Activity in Your Life



Life Under the Pyramid



Food and Emotion Diary



Restricted Eating and Excessive Exercise



Healthy Cooking, Shopping, and Eating Out



Resources



Sexual and Reproductive Health



What Are Your Views on Sexual Activity?



Which Contraceptive Is Right for You?



Negotiating Safer Sex



Stages of Labor and Birth Plan



Sexually Transmitted Diseases



Other Common Problems



Resources



Women and Addiction



When Does a Habit Become an Addiction?



Eating Disorders



Gender and Addiction



Resources



Chronic Illness



What is Chronic Illness?



Know Your Numbers



Impact of Chronic Illness



Breast Cancer



Lung Cancer



Cancer Awareness



Resources



Aging



Attitudes About Aging



Facts and Myths About Aging



The Reality of Growing Old