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Women and health care in Ireland : knowledge, attitudes and behaviour / Miriam M. Wiley, Barry Merriman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Dublin : Oak Tree Press in association with the Economic and Social Research Institute, c1996.Description: xiv, 199p. : 1 form ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781860760259 (pbk) :
  • 1860760252
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.198 WIL
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 362.198 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 201948
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 362.198 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00211494

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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