Lesbian health : current assessment and directions for the future /

Women's health, as a field of study, is a developing discipline. Health theories in general have been based on studies of men. However, in recent years, more attention has shifted to women's health, realizing the disparities between men and women in relation to their health. During the las...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Lesbian Health Research Priorities
Other Authors: Solarz, Andrea L. (Editor)
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1999.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=6642
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Lesbian Health Status and Health Risks
  • 3. Methodological Challenges in Conducting Research on Lesbian Health
  • 4. Contextual Barriers to Conducting Research on Lesbian Health
  • 5. Conclusions and Recommendations
  • App. A. Selected Bibliography on Lesbian Health Research.