Women's Health in Africa: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

This volume contains the latest interdisciplinary research on women's health issues in Africa. The range of issues covered is vast, including the HIV epidemic and its impacts; domestic violence; challenges related to maternal and neonatal deaths; the persistence of homebirths; health issues related to life stages including adolescence, childrearing and old age; and new research on CVDs and cancer screening. The research articles also include evidence-inspired policy recommendations. The chapters in this book were originally published in the journal Health Care for Women International.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138854980
• ISBN13: 9781138854987
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 582 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.8" x 10.0"