Health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities
Published on 25. February 2008
Software
Other digital
248 pages
978-0-470-77616-2 (ISBN)
Description
The first interdisciplinary book taking a contextual approach to the developing health needs of women with intellectual disabilities. It considers the social, economic and political contexts of health promotion. Its concise but comprehensive evidence base makes it a unique, reliable source for a wide readership.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is essential reading for professionals in the field, and for anyone wishing to inform himself or herself about this important area. "If it is true that 'quality of life is as important as its length', then this book is important for everyone interested in healthy ageing. Buy it, read it, refer to it and reflect on it. "The book provides a global perspective; it taps on the research and wisdom of the leaders in research in the field... and it prompts the inclusion of the health of women with disabilities on the human rights agenda." Frontline on Learning Disability, October 2002 "For professionals working in this field, or those researching discrimination against women and the disabled, this is an invaluable resource." Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal (HCPJ)October 2002More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-77616-2 (9780470776162)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Patricia Noonan-Walsh | Patricia Walsh | Tamar Heller
Health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities
E-Book
05/2008
Wiley-Blackwell
€71.99
Available for download
Content
Introduction. Section One- Health Status and Trends. Reproductive and Physical Health in Women with Intellectual Disabilities. Women Aging with Intellectual Disabilities: What are the Health Risks?. Women's Mental Health. Section Two- Social Context of Health. Women's Health: Social and Economic Contexts. A Historical Approach to the Rights of Women with Intellectual Disabilities. Unholy Trinity: Women, Parenting and Intellectual Disabilities. Social Roles and Informal Supports for Women with Intellectual Disabilities. Section Three- Promoting Health. Health and Aging Issues for Women with Intellectual Disabilities in their own Voices. Sexuality of Women with Intellectual Disabilities. Risk and Vulnerability: Dilemmas for Women with Intellectual Disabilities. Health Education for Women with Intellectual Disabilities. Building Supports for Women with Intellectual Disabilities Across the Lifespan Nursing Perspective with Practical Considerations. Men's Health: The Female of the Species is more Healthy than the Male.