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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.

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Author:   Gina M. Wingood ,  Ralph J. DiClemente
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.935kg
ISBN:  

9781461351962

ISBN 10:   1461351960
Pages:   473
Publication Date:   16 September 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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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.

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