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Health Issues for Women of Color A Cultural Diversity Perspective

Focusing on African American, Hispanic/Latina, Asian/Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and American Indian/Alaskan Native women, Health Issues for Women of Color presents a multidisciplinary and multifaceted approach to the major health concerns of today's women of color. The chapters address topics such as domestic violence, anxiety, drug abuse... more », mental health, sexism, and racism, as well as the unique problems of the growing population of women of color who are homeless. In this valuable resource, the contributors examine the strengths of women of color; identify emerging health concerns, research needs, and key policy issues; and highlight the importance of accurate data collection from diverse subgroups. The book demonstrates how much needs to be done to bring parity to health care for women of color and also provides insight into the importance of cultural sensitivity and competence in increasing access to health care. Students, health care professionals, researchers, and policymakers who desire to see equity in health care access and delivery will find Health Issues for Women of Color an important addition to their libraries. "This timely publication is a first in that it covers the health care needs of such a diverse group of women about whom little information has appeared in the literature. The authors provide much-needed information to help health care providers understand more fully the health needs of these groups, including Native American, Hispanic/Latina, Asian/Pacific Islanders, African American, and Arab/Middle Eastern American women. The information provided has been well researched, and each chapter has an impressive list of current and relevant references. Essential reading for medical students and graduate nursing students preparing to serve as clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners. An excellent contribution." --Choice "Health Issues for Women of Color presents a range of approaches to health concerns facing not just blacks and Asians, but women of color around the world. From domestic violence to mental health and drug abuse, this provides some strong insights into the cultural influences of health upon women of color." --The Midwest Book Review "A much-needed, sensitive examination of the scope of health diseases faced by women of color and an invaluable aid to women seeking preventive interventions at an early stage of disease onset. The strengths of women of color are emphasized throughout; emerging health concerns, research needs, and key policy issues are identified; and the importance of accurate data collection from diverse subgroups is highlighted." --Cardiss Collins, (D-IL), House of Representatives

ISBN-13: 9780803973121
ISBN-10: 0803973128
Publication Date: 8/29/1995
Pages: 306
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Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Book Type: Paperback
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