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MARY V. SPIERS, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Drexel University.

PAMELA A. GELLER, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology and Public Health at Drexel University, Research Associate Professor of OB/GYN at the Drexel University College of Medicine, and Director of the Drexel University Student Counseling Center for medical, nursing, health profession, and public health students.

JACQUELINE D. KLOSS, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at Drexel and Clinical Psychologist and Behavioral Director of the Insomnia Program at the Sleep Center, Drexel University College of Medicine.

Foreword ix

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

List of Contributors xv

SECTION 1: Women’s Health in Context

Chapter 1 Historical Roots of Women’s Healthcare 3
Heather Munro Prescott and Wendy Kline

Chapter 2 Retheorizing Women’s Health Through Intersectionality’s Prism 25
Lisa Bowleg

Chapter 3 Employment and Women’s Health 46
Nancy L. Marshall

Chapter 4 Effects of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women 64
Kathy McCloskey and Deidre Hussey

SECTION II: Well-Being and Health Challenges

Chapter 5 Alcohol Use in Women 91
Nancy Vogeltanz-Holm, Kaitlin Lilienthal, Allison Kulig, and Sharon C. Wilsnack

Chapter 6 Women and Smoking 123
Bradley N. Collins and Uma S. Nair

Chapter 7 Obesity in Women 149
Michael R. Lowe, Meghan L. Butryn, and Alice V. Ely

Chapter 8 Eating and Weight-Related Disorders 173
Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Ross Krawczyk, Lina Ricciardelli, and J. Kevin Thompson

Chapter 9 Cosmetic Medical Procedures and Body Adornment 199
Canice E. Crerand, Leanne Magee, Jacqueline Spitzer, and David B. Sarwer

Chapter 10 Women’s Sleep Throughout the Lifespan 223
Jacqueline D. Kloss and Christina O. Nash

Chapter 11 Promotion of Physical Activity for Women’s Health 255
Dori Pekmezi, Sarah Linke, Sheri Hartman, and Bess H. Marcus

SECTION III: Reproductive Health

Chapter 12 Women’s Sexual Health 281
Patricia J. Morokoff and Maggie L. Gorraiz

Chapter 13 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 305
Simone N. Vigod and Meir Steiner

Chapter 14 The Stress of Infertility 328
Lauren B. Prince and Alice D. Domar

Chapter 15 The Psychology of Agency in Childbearing 355
Pamela A. Geller, Alexandra R. Nelson, and Efrat Eichenbaum

Chapter 16 Psychiatric Symptoms and Pregnancy 389
Danielle M. Novick and Heather A. Flynn

Chapter 17 Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental and Physical Health 414
Jennifer Hahn-Holbrook, Chris Dunkel Schetter, and Martie Haselton

Chapter 18 Rethinking Menopause 440
Paula S. Derry and Heather E. Dillaway

SECTION IV: Disability and Chronic Conditions

Chapter 19 Women’s Responses to Disability 467
Rhoda Olkin

Chapter 20 The Experience of Cancer in Women 491
Annette L. Stanton and Betina Yanez

Chapter 21 The Psychology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome 514
Sarah K. Ballou and Laurie Keefer

Chapter 22 Stress and Resilience in Women With Rheumatic Disease 539
Sharon Danoff-Burg

Chapter 23 Neurological Disorders in Women 556
M. Meredith Gillis, Kara R. Douglas-Newman, and Mary V. Spiers

Chapter 24 Converging Issues in Heart Disease, Stroke, and Alzheimer’s Disease in Women 581
Mary V. Spiers

Author Index 605

Subject Index 637

"Women's Health Psychology is the first book to provide such sweeping and state-of-the art information on women’s physical and mental health. By framing each chapter within the developmental and biopsychosocial context of women in contemporary culture, this comprehensive and scholarly resource covers the range and wealth of current topics that any clinician or clinical researcher would need in one outstanding and cohesive collection. Rather than assume a disease-focused approach, the book takes a constructive and positive perspective through its focus on women's wellbeing and health challenges, which is refreshing. The highly select group of authors provides perspective from those who have been well entrenched in the field of women's health throughout their careers as well as some newer rising stars. The empirical foundation by which these authors integrate benchmark and clinical intervention research provides an invaluable resource not only for researchers, but also for clinicians and educators. As a professor, practitioner, and board-certified psychology specialist who provides services to women in an evidence-based practice, I view this book as an invaluable contribution. Moreover, academics and clinicians from the full range health disciplines including medicine, nursing, social work, will find this book accessible, informative, and most important, applicable to their practice."
—Christine Maguth Nezu, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology & Medicine, Drexel University

"Women's Health Psychology is simply an outstanding and timely resource for researchers, educators and clinicians across the health professions. Nationally known psychologists Drs. Mary Spiers, Pamela Geller and Jacqueline Kloss have brought together distinguished experts who provide evidenced based reviews of a broad range of women’s health issues across the life span. The breadth and depth of the chapters have already been invaluable for grant writing, and for translating research to practice during clinical care as well as educational workshops for psychologists, physicians, and nursing professionals. The four sections cover intersecting and complex issues affecting women's health such as contextual, diversity and employment factors; well-being and health; sexual and reproductive experiences and complications among women of all ages; as well as disability and chronic conditions. I highly recommend this invaluable resource for any health professional committed to improving women’s health and well-being."
—Helen L. Coons, Ph.D., ABPP, President, Women’s Mental Health Associates, Philadelphia