ABSTRACT
Significant scientific advances have been made in understanding psychological aspects of women's health, and knowledge gained will be of relevance not only to women's health but to the promotion of health and illness prevention and treatment for all individuals. The current cutting-edge research detailed in this volume is intended to stimulate new thinking and research in women's health from biopsychosocial perspectives. Drawing on research from internationally respected experts, topics covered include ageing, stress, heart disease, cancer, drugs, weight regulation and body image, pain, menstruation, sexuality and infertility, and AIDS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part One|27 pages
Gender, Health, and Aging
part Two|62 pages
Stress, Coronary Heart Disease, and Cancer
part Three|82 pages
Body Image and Weight Regulation and Drug Use
part Four|66 pages
Menstruation and Pain
part Five|66 pages
Sexuality and Infertility and AIDS
part Six|34 pages
Directions for Research in Women's Health