Women and health care in Ireland : knowledge, attitudes and behaviour /
Miriam M. Wiley, Barry Merriman.
- Dublin : Oak Tree Press in association with the Economic and Social Research Institute, c1996.
- xiv, 199p. : 1 form ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: p195-199.
I. Introduction--Survey and sample selection--The Data--2. Substance use and abuse--Introduction--Smoking behaviour-- Consumption of alcohol--Use of tranquillisers--Conclusion--3. Sex education-- Introduction--Demographic effects on experience of sex education--Risk factors associated with the AIDS virus--conclusion--4. Family planning--Intoduction--Access to information on family planning-Methods of family planning used--Sale of condoms--Sterilisation--Conclusion--5. Gynaecology--Introduction--Uptake of gynaecology services--The menopause--Self-examination of breasts--Common medical conditions experienced by women--Conclusion--6. Having a baby: antenatal and postnatal experience, maternity leave, family size and parenting skills--Introduction--The antinatal and postnatal experience of mothers--Maternity leave--Creche facilities in the workplace--Family size--Parenting skills--Conclusion--7. Attitudes and approaches to breastfeeding.--Introduction--Substance use and abuse--Sex education---Family planning--Gynaecology--Having a baby: Antenatal and postnatal experience, maternity leave, family size and parenting skills--Attitudes and approaches to breast-feeding--Conclusion.
This study, commissioned by the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin, presents the findings of a survey examining such issues as substance use and abuse; sex education and family planning; and attitudes to breast feeding. It seeks to provide a platform for decision-making and social policy.
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Women--Health and hygiene--Statistics--Ireland Women's health services--Statistics--Ireland Health surveys--Ireland Ireland Illness & addiction: social aspects Gender studies: women & girls Health systems & services Reproductive medicine Gynaecology & obstetrics