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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Ente Autore: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Lesbian Health Research Priorities
Altri autori: Solarz, Andrea L. (Redattore)
Natura: Licensed eBooks
Lingua:inglese
Pubblicazione: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1999.
Accesso online:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=6642
Sommario:
  • 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.