Promoting Health for Working Women

Based on European health initiatives on reducing workplace risks and promoting workplace health, Promoting Health for Working Women focuses on issues that predominantly or exclusively affect women, or have gender-specific implications because of differences or special circumstances that exist at the workplace. The editors and their twenty collaborators combine theoretical, research, and practical perspectives to create a framework for studying female workers' health issues and risks. The methodology for organizing on-site health promotion interventions at the workplace is presented in detail, taking into consideration the key issues women face. Among the topics covered:
- Legal foundations for workers' safety, in general and by gender.
- Occupational hazards, musculoskeletal injuries, communicable diseases.
- Work-life balance issues, including stress, burnout, and depression.
- Violence, bullying, and sexual harassment on the job.
- Special focus on pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Screening at the workplace.
- Smoking cessation, alcohol awareness, diet/exercise, and other lifestyle concerns.

List of contents

General Principles and Concepts.- to Health Promotion for Working Women: A Methodology.- The Legal Context for Workplace Safety and Health Promotion: Thinking of Women.- Specific Health Topics.- Workplace Health Promotion Interventions ConcerningWomenWorkers' Occupational Hazards.- Mental Health Disorders and Work-life Balance.- Musculoskeletal Disorders.- Work-Related Violence, Bullying, and Sexual Harassment.- Promoting Health for Working Women-Communicable Diseases.- Screening at the Workplace and Female Employees.- Women's Reproductive Health Issues.- Workplace Health Promotion Aiming at Safe Working Environments for Pregnant Women.- Workplace Health Promotion Aimed at Increasing Breastfeeding.- Lifestyle Determinants.- Promoting Tobacco Awareness and Smoking Cessation for Working Women.- Women, Health, and Alcohol-related Harm.- Promoting Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet among Working Women.

About the author

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. med. dent. Wihelm Kirch, Direktor des Instituts für Klinische Pharmakologie an der Medizinischen Fakultät der Technischen Universität Dresden, ist seit 2005 Vorsitzender der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Klinische Pharmakologie und Therapie (DGKliPha), Vorsitzender des Deutschen Verbandes für Gesundheitswissenschaften und Public Health (DVGPH). Seit 2009 ist Prof. Kirch Präsident der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Experimentelle und Klinische Pharmakologie und Toxikologie e.V. (DGPT).

Summary

Based on European health initiatives on reducing workplace risks and promoting workplace health, Promoting Health for Working Women focuses on issues that predominantly or exclusively affect women, or have gender-specific implications because of differences or special circumstances that exist at the workplace. The editors and their twenty collaborators combine theoretical, research, and practical perspectives to create a framework for studying female workers’ health issues and risks. The methodology for organizing on-site health promotion interventions at the workplace is presented in detail, taking into consideration the key issues women face. Among the topics covered:

• Legal foundations for workers’ safety, in general and by gender.

• Occupational hazards, musculoskeletal injuries, communicable diseases.

• Work-life balance issues, including stress, burnout, and depression.

• Violence, bullying, and sexual harassment on the job.

• Special focus on pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Screening at the workplace.

• Smoking cessation, alcohol awareness, diet/exercise, and other lifestyle concerns.

Additional text

From the reviews:

"Filled with useful tips for public health care workers, the 13 articles of this volume address health and its promotion for working women. … The articles are based on European case studies but have been tailored towards practical application, with reports on the research findings and EU standards accompanied by bulleted lists of suggestions for health promotion." (www.booknews.com, April, 2008)

"This book describes workplace health promotion and argues for gender-specific programs … . It is accessible to those without expertise in health promotion or occupational safety and health. … The editors have succeeded in covering the breadth of issues regarding workplace health promotion and make a solid argument for addressing the specific needs of working women. … a valuable resource for public health professionals involved in the design and/or implementation of the programs. The book would also be a useful teaching tool." (Kathleen M. Vetter, Doody’s Review Service, October, 2008)

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From the reviews:

"Filled with useful tips for public health care workers, the 13 articles of this volume address health and its promotion for working women. ... The articles are based on European case studies but have been tailored towards practical application, with reports on the research findings and EU standards accompanied by bulleted lists of suggestions for health promotion." (www.booknews.com, April, 2008)
"This book describes workplace health promotion and argues for gender-specific programs ... . It is accessible to those without expertise in health promotion or occupational safety and health. ... The editors have succeeded in covering the breadth of issues regarding workplace health promotion and make a solid argument for addressing the specific needs of working women. ... a valuable resource for public health professionals involved in the design and/or implementation of the programs. The book would also be a useful teaching tool." (Kathleen M. Vetter, Doody's Review Service, October, 2008)

Product details

• Assisted by: Kirch (Editor), Kirch (Editor), Wilhelm Kirch (Editor), Athen Linos (Editor), Athena Linos (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.10.2010
• EAN: 9781441925060
• ISBN: 978-1-4419-2506-0
• No. of pages: 338
• Weight: 551 g
• Illustrations: XXIV, 338 p. 116 illus., 21 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; C, Medicine, Public Health, health promotion, Health psychology, Public health & preventive medicine, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Public health and preventive medicine