Careers in Women's Health (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798888360934)

There has been a significant rise in women's health careers in recent years as the focus in the academic and political world has shifted towards gender equality and women empowerment. It is recognized that a woman's physiology differs significantly from that of a man. Such variances can be witnessed in terms of reproductive health, sexual dysfunction, pregnancy and its related disorders, osteoporosis, age-related disorders, etc. Today's health programs for women address gynecological and obstetrical concerns, reproductive care, and the socioeconomic concerns affecting them, such as neonatal care, child nursing, hormonal imbalances, etc. Some specialists in women's health are nurses, gynecologists, licensed midwives, lactation consultants, health and wellness instructors, etc. Besides the above, many professionals such as women's rights advocates, domestic violence counselors, rape crisis counselors, health educators and lobbyists for women's health issues aid women from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to access good healthcare. This book provides comprehensive insights into the careers associated with the field of women's health. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of women's health issues. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Author: Paris Stein
ISBN-10: 888836093X
ISBN-13: 9798888360934
Publisher: Larsen & Keller
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 210
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 10.88h x 8.00w x 0.50d