New Dimensions in Women's Health
by Linda Lewis Alexander, Judith H. LaRosa, Helaine Bader, Susan Garfield, William James Alexander
8th Edition
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781284178418 |
| eText ISBN | 9781284210590 |
| Publisher | Jones & Bartlett Learning |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 482 |
New Dimensions in Women's Health, 8th Edition is an undergraduate textbook that addresses the multifaceted factors influencing women's health. Within its introductory chapters, the text establishes an examination of historical, epidemiological, psychosocial, cultural, legal, ethical, political, and economic factors that affect healthcare access, outcomes, and delivery for women.
The content covers essential health concepts, moving from foundational health economics and disease prevention to reproductive health, chronic disease management, and social issues. To help students contextualize academic material, Personal Vignettes open every chapter by presenting real-world scenarios that introduce the upcoming subject matter.
Written specifically for undergraduate students in nursing, health education, and women's studies programs, this resource supports course curricula across health disciplines. It provides students with structured analysis of wellness behaviors, medical conditions, and institutional factors that influence well-being throughout different life stages.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Women’s Health
- • Introduction
- • Historical Dimensions: The Women’s Health Movement
- • 1830s and 1840s: The Health Movement
- • 1861–1865: The Civil War
- • Mid- to Late 1800s: The Women’s Medical Movement
- • 1890s–1920s: The Progressive Era
- • 1930s–1950s: World War II and Postwar Years
- • 1960s–1970s: The Grassroots Movement
- • 1980s: Changing Public Policy
- • 1990s: Women’s Health at the Forefront
- • The 21st Century
- • Political Dimensions of Women’s Health
- • Investment in Biomedical Research
- • Reproductive Rights
- • Access to Healthcare Providers, Services, and Health Information
- • Global Perspective on Women’s Health
- • Informed Decision-Making: Take Action
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 2: The Economics of Women’s Health
- • Introduction
- • Paying for Health Care
- • Choosing an Insurance Plan
- • Types of Health Insurance
- • Uninsured Americans
- • Health Care Reform
- • Preventive Care and a Focus on Women’s Health
- • Women as Health Care Consumers
- • Long-Term Care and Women as Caregivers
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 3: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- • Personal Snapshot
- • Introduction
- • Political Dimensions
- • Economic Dimensions
- • Epidemiology
- • Women as a Population
- • Global Health Issues for Women
- • Stages of Life
- • Adolescence
- • Young Adulthood
- • Specific Health Concerns for Young Adults
- • Midlife
- • The Senior Years
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 4: Sexual Health
- • Introduction
- • Cultural and Religious Perspectives on Sexuality
- • Economic Dimensions
- • Legal Dimensions
- • Political Dimensions
- • Sex, Gender, and Gender Identity
- • Biological Sex
- • Gender and Gender Expression
- • Gender Identity and Transgender
- • Gender Roles
- • Sexual Orientation
- • Health Care Needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Community
- • Biological Basis of Sexual Health
- • Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
- • The Menstrual Cycle
- • Physical Health and the Well-Woman Examination
- • Sexual Arousal and Sexual Response
- • Forms of Sexual Expression
- • Sexuality Through the Life Span
- • Childhood
- • Adolescence
- • Young to Middle Adulthood
- • Older Adulthood
- • Sexual Dysfunction
- • Sex Therapy
- • Sex Research
- • Well-Known Studies
- • Sexual Violence as a Public Health Problem
- • Sexual Assault and Rape
- • Female Genital Mutilation
- • Forced Sterilization
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 5: Reproductive Health
- • Introduction
- • Perspectives on Birth Control
- • Contraceptive Use
- • Historical and Legal Perspectives
- • Sociocultural Considerations
- • Global Perspectives
- • Economic Perspectives
- • Contraceptive Services and Access
- • Contraceptive Methods
- • Fertility Awareness Methods
- • Hormonal Methods
- • Hormonal Implants
- • Barrier Methods
- • Intrauterine Devices
- • Permanent Methods
- • Other Forms of Contraception
- • Emergency Birth Control
- • Contraceptive Efficacy
- • Handling an Unplanned Pregnancy
- • Perspectives on Abortion
- • Historical Overview and Legal Perspectives
- • Current Perspectives
- • Epidemiology
- • Abortion Procedures
- • In-Clinic Surgical Abortions
- • Medical Abortion
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Contraception
- • Abortion
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 6: Pregnancy and Childbirth
- • Introduction
- • Historical Dimensions
- • Pregnancy
- • Conception
- • Confirming Pregnancy
- • Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy
- • Physical and Emotional Symptoms
- • Fetal Development
- • Care
- • Prenatal Care
- • Nutrition
- • Exercise
- • Avoiding Toxic Substances
- • Environmental Risks
- • Prenatal Testing
- • Complications of Pregnancy
- • Ectopic Pregnancy
- • Gestational Diabetes
- • Preeclampsia
- • Preterm Labor and Delivery
- • Infections
- • Miscarriage
- • Stillbirth
- • Genetic Disorders and Congenital Abnormalities
- • Other Considerations
- • Childbirth
- • Labor and Delivery
- • Pain Relief in Childbirth
- • Cesarean Delivery
- • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
- • Breastfeeding
- • Physiological Changes of the Breast
- • Benefits of Breastfeeding
- • Optimizing Breastfeeding
- • Complications of Breastfeeding
- • Diet, Drugs, and Alcohol During Breastfeeding
- • Infertility
- • Causes
- • Diagnosis
- • Treatment
- • Emotional Effects of Infertility
- • Epidemiology
- • Fertility
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections
- • Introduction
- • Perspectives on Sexually Transmitted Infections
- • Historical Overview
- • Epidemiological Data and Trends
- • Social Issues and Dimensions
- • Economic Dimensions
- • Clinical Dimensions and Treatment
- • Infection Process
- • Bacterial STIs
- • Chlamydia
- • Gonorrhea
- • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- • Syphilis
- • Vaginitis
- • Trichomoniasis
- • Yeast Infections
- • Bacterial Vaginosis
- • Viral Sexually Transmitted Infections
- • Human Papillomavirus
- • Herpes Simplex Virus
- • Hepatitis
- • HIV/AIDS
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • When to Get Tested or Treated
- • Treatment Concerns
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 8: Menopause and Hormone Therapy
- • Introduction
- • Social and Cultural Reflections on Menopause
- • Menopause
- • Biology of Natural Menopause
- • Menopause and Hysterectomies
- • Menopause Symptoms
- • Menopause Complications
- • Transgender People and Menopause
- • Medicalization of Menopause
- • Hormone Therapy
- • History of Hormone Use in the United States
- • Major Studies
- • Current Medical Menopause Management Options
- • Current Nonmedical Menopause Management Options
- • “Bioidentical” and Compounded Hormones
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 9: Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Management
- • Introduction
- • Components of a Healthy Diet
- • Nutrition Facts Label
- • Nutrients and Their Role in Nutrition
- • Carbohydrates
- • Proteins
- • Fats
- • Vitamins
- • Minerals
- • Water
- • Physical Activity and Fitness
- • Muscle Strengthening Activity
- • Physical Fitness and Women
- • Exercise and Aging
- • Exercise Abuse
- • Maintaining a Healthy Weight
- • What Causes Weight Gain
- • Overweight and Obesity
- • Weight Loss
- • Body Image and Shape
- • Sociocultural Perspectives on Body Image
- • Hunger
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Nutrition
- • Maintaining a Personal Exercise Program
- • Body Image and Weight Management
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 10: Understanding and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
- • Introduction
- • Cardiovascular Disease
- • Perspectives on Cardiovascular Disease
- • Economic Dimensions of Cardiovascular Disease
- • The Heart
- • Pathophysiology of the Heart
- • Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
- • Tobacco Use
- • Hypertension
- • Sex/Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Disease
- • Racial/Ethnic Differences in Cardiovascular Disease
- • Social Determinants
- • Cancer
- • Perspectives on Cancer
- • Risk Factors
- • Screening and Diagnosis
- • Breast Conditions
- • Gynecological Conditions
- • Cervical Cancer Stages
- • Other Cancers
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Prevention Through Lifestyle
- • Prevention Through Health Screening
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 11: Other Chronic Diseases and Conditions
- • Introduction
- • Dimensions of Chronic Diseases
- • Epidemiological Overview
- • Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Dimensions
- • Economic Dimensions
- • Osteoporosis
- • Risk Factors
- • Signs and Symptoms
- • Screening and Diagnosis
- • Prevention and Treatment
- • Arthritis
- • Osteoarthritis
- • Rheumatoid Arthritis
- • Gout
- • Symptoms
- • Diagnosis
- • Diabetes
- • Symptoms and Complications
- • Fibromyalgia
- • Autoimmune Diseases
- • Lupus
- • Thyroid Disease
- • Treatment
- • Alzheimer’s Disease
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 12: Mental Health
- • Introduction
- • Factors Affecting Mental Health
- • Biological Factors
- • Social and Psychosocial Factors
- • Stress
- • Perspectives on Mental Health
- • Epidemiological Data
- • Economic Dimensions
- • Legal Dimensions
- • Social Dimensions
- • Political Dimensions
- • Clinical Dimensions of Mental Illness
- • Mood Disorders
- • Anxiety Disorders
- • Eating Disorders
- • Other Disorders
- • Suicide
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 13: Drugs and Substance Abuse
- • Introduction
- • Drug Use and Abuse
- • Sociocultural Dimensions
- • Legal Dimensions
- • Economic Dimensions
- • Tobacco
- • Epidemiological Trends and Issues
- • Electronic Cigarettes
- • Legal Dimensions of Tobacco Use
- • Smoking and Women Worldwide
- • Health Consequences for Women Who Smoke
- • How Cigarettes Affect the Body
- • Why Women Smoke
- • Smoking and Pregnancy
- • Secondhand and Third-hand Smoking
- • Quitting Smoking
- • Alcohol
- • Blood Alcohol Concentration
- • Social Dimensions
- • Societal Costs of Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
- • Legal Issues of Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
- • Effects of Alcohol
- • Alcohol and Problematic Alcohol Use
- • Illicit Drugs
- • Marijuana (cannabis)
- • Opioids
- • Stimulants
- • Depressants and Antianxiety Drugs
- • Psychedelics and Hallucinogens
- • Inhalants
- • Designer Drugs
- • Drug Dependency
- • Treatment Dimensions of Drug Dependency
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Other Drugs
- • Codependency
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 14: Violence, Abuse, and Harassment
- • Introduction
- • Perspectives on Violence, Abuse, and Harassment
- • Sociocultural Issues
- • Historical Trends
- • Poverty Influences
- • Alcohol and Drug Influences
- • Media Influences
- • Costs of Victimization
- • Legal Dimensions
- • Global Issues
- • Family and Intimate Violence
- • Stalking
- • Domestic Violence
- • Child Abuse and Neglect
- • Elder Abuse
- • Rape and Sexual Assault
- • Reducing Risk of Rape/Sexual Assault
- • Response to Rape/Sexual Assault
- • Violence by Strangers
- • Sexual Harassment
- • Dealing Effectively with Harassment
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Sources of Help
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
Chapter 15: Women in the Workforce
- • Introduction
- • Trends and Issues
- • Historical Issues
- • Occupation Trends of Women
- • Special Populations
- • Socioeconomic Issues
- • Equal Pay for Equal Work
- • Achieving Equal Pay
- • Balancing Work and Family Life
- • Childcare
- • The Current Situation
- • Maintaining Balance
- • Health and Safety in the Workplace
- • Other Health Concerns
- • Informed Decision-Making
- • Case Study
- • Summary
- • Topics for Discussion
- • Key Terms
- • References
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