African-American women's health and social issues /

Editor Collins clearly presents well-documented discussions of 12 significant health and social issues that affect the lives of African American women in the US. The authors, all African American women, are well qualified by virtue of formal education and personal experience to provide valuable insight into these issues. Health issues addressed include AIDS, lupus, cancer, hypertension, diabetes, alcohol abuse and stress, and depression. Social issues addressed include homelessness, knowledge, attitudes and practices related to breast cancer, transracial adoption, reproductive rights, and coping behavior among African American women. Discussion includes many of the causative factors as well as approaches that have succeeded. Graphic illustrations of comparative statistics regarding African American and white American women enhance the narrative content. In addition to the current and relevant references supporting each chapter, an extensive bibliography of current and relevant references, related to health and cultural issues, is provided. Valuable information for professional nurses, physicians, and social workers. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. V. B. Byers emeritus, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse