The South African Women's Health Book
- ISBN-10
- 0195712544
- ISBN-13
- 9780195712544
- Pages
- 516
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- University of the Witwatersrand. Women's Health Project
Description
This accessible and practical manual is written by and for South African women. Emphasis is on an holistic approach, with the aim to empower women to take responsibility for their social, political, emotional, and physical well-being. It stresses the value of health/prevention rather than illness/cure. It covers every stage in women's lives from conception to old age, and includes addresses and contact numbers of relevent helping organizations. The text is enhanced with photographs and line drawings, demonstrating for example, how to check breasts for lumps, put on a condom and express breast milk. Not just for women, but also for men, and families - this book may find a valued place in the offices of professionals and academics, in clinics and community centres, and in the family home. The topics include gender, culture, healthy living, violence, work, disability, sexuality, reproductive health, fertility control, pregnancy and childbirth, ageing and alternative medicine.
