A Guide to Women's Health

by Tolu Oyelowo, Judith Johnson

Overview

A Guide to Women’s Health, Second Edition is a practical and multidisciplinary text that enables students and clinicians to identify and treat conditions quickly and effectively. A concise and easy-to-use quick reference, it offers evidence-based information on conventional, complementary, and alternative care choices for a wide-range of conditions affecting women. Topics include epidemiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic and management considerations, self-care, and wellness. Completely updated and revised to reflect current research findings and diagnostic approaches, the Second Edition explores the impact of culture, spirituality, and intimate partner violence on women’s health. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284146615
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	04/20/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	646
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

HealthQuest, Minneapolis, MN

Table of Contents

Part 1 Normal Anatomy and Physiology Review
Chapter 1 Endocrine System
Chapter 2 Reproductive System
Part 2 Conditions
Chapter 3 Breast Health
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Health in Women
Chapter 5 Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 6 Infections and Immune Disorders
Chapter 7 Managing Fertility, Pregnancy, and Menopause
Chapter 8 Menstrual and Reproductive Tract Disorders
Chapter 9 Mental Health and Eating Disorders
Chapter 10 Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders in Women
Chapter 11 Pain Syndromes (Musculoskeletal)
Chapter 12 Skin Disorders
Chapter 13 Urinary Tract Disorders
Part 3 Special Topics
Chapter 14 Cultural Considerations
Chapter 15 Domestic Violence/Intimate Part ner Violence
Chapter 16 Health Literacy and Health-Care Access
Chapter 17 Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight
Chapter 18 Spirituality and Health
Chapter 19 Vulnerable Populations