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Behavioral medicine and women : a comprehensive handbook

Title

Behavioral medicine and women : a comprehensive handbook / edited by Elaine A. Blechman, Kelly D. Brownell ; forewords by W. Stewart Agras, Bonnie R. Strickland.

Format

Book

Published

New York : Guilford Press, [1998] ©1998

Description

xxxiii, 876 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Other contributors

Blechman, Elaine A. Brownell, Kelly D.

Notes

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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
• Linkage 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 contribution 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 chpaters with annotated references enable readers to find desired information quickly and easily." -- from back cover.

ISBN

9781572302181