Description |
xxxiii, 876 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Life course perspectives -- Stress and coping -- Prevention -- Health care paradigms, policies, and settings -- Body image and substance use -- Sexuality and reproduction -- Physiological disorders with behavioral and psychosocial components -- Links between behavioral, psychosocial, and physical disorders -- Gender, culture, and health. |
Summary |
Documenting significant recent advances in understanding women's psychosocial and physical health, this comprehensive resource covers both prevention and intervention and provides cutting-edge information on the links between behavior and disease. With contributions from over 150 leading experts, the book addresses a wide range of topics on women's health across the lifespan, including physiological and mental conditions, substance abuse, sexuality and reproduction, body image, and cultural issues and concerns. Succinct, accessible chapters with annotated references enable readers to find desired information quickly and easily. |
Subject |
Women -- Health and hygiene -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Women -- Psychology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Medicine and psychology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Women's Health.
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Behavioral Medicine.
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Women -- psychology.
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Medicine and psychology. (OCoLC)fst01015154
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Women -- Health and hygiene.
(OCoLC)fst01176758
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Women -- Psychology.
(OCoLC)fst01176894
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Vrouwen.
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Gezondheid.
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Ziekten.
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Psychologische aspecten.
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Genre/Form |
Handbooks, manuals, etc. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Added Author |
Blechman, Elaine A.
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Brownell, Kelly D.
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Cover Title |
Behavioral medicine & women |
ISBN |
1572302186 |
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9781572302181 |
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