This book is a systematic treatment of medic al, social scientific and public messages directed at women. It provides a range of perspectives on topics such as abort ion, infertility, childbirth, breast cancer, menopause and h ysterectomy. '

Author Biography

I emphasize the processes and outcomes associated with communication about health. My recent research focuses on the design of health messages to promote behavioral adaptation in situations where individuals are unable, unwilling, and/or unlikely to avoid situations and practices that put their health at risk. I have applied a behavioral adaptation approach to farmers' sun protection practices and am currently investigating its utility for involving the lay public in understanding the implications of human genetics research and information for personal well-being. I utilize a community-based approach in the dissemination of behavioral adaptation messages.