Investigating Reproductive Tract Infections and Other Gynaecological Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Research Approach

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Investigating Reproductive Tract Infections and Other Gynaecological Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Research Approach
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Shireen Jejeebhoy
Edited by Michael Koenig
Edited by Christopher Elias
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:484
Dimensions(mm): Height 243,Width 168
Category/GenreHuman reproduction, growth and development
ISBN/Barcode 9780521031943
ClassificationsDewey:618.142
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 40 Tables, unspecified; 6 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 23 November 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Reproductive tract infections and other gynaecological disorders among women represent an enormous global health burden. This significant book will help focus research on this important though neglected area. The primary aims of the book are to provide an overview of reproductive tract infections and other gynaecological disorders, to highlight the conceptual and methodological challenges associated with undertaking research on this subject, and to serve as a reference for future research in this area. The book focuses on developing country settings, and recognizes that gathering this sort of information requires a multidisciplinary and culturally sensitive approach. Findings from the research described in this book will undoubtedly assist physicians, social scientists, epidemiologists and public health practitioners in evaluating the magnitude of this problem within the community at large and in identifying potentially effective medical and behavioural interventions to address this problem.

Author Biography

Dr Shireen Jejeebhoy is Scientist in the Department of Reproductive Health and Research at the World Health Organization, Geneva Dr Michael Koenig is Associte Professor in the Department of Population & Family Health Sciences at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Dr Christopher Elias is President of the Program for Appropriate Technology, Seattle