Women's Health Midterm
What Impact did WW2 have on women in the workforce
12 million were mployed at the beginning of the war and eighteen million by the end
what aendment to the us constitution allowed women the right to vote
19th
stage 2
2-5 cm localized
stage 1
<2 cm in size, localized
stage 3
>5 cm in size grown into chest wall skin or lymph nodes
cancer and women
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the united states 75% of cancers are diagnosed in people 55 and older breast cancer is most common among women lung cancer is the second most common but causes the most deaths colorectal is third endometrial is fourth
breast milk benefits for babies
Decrease in infection, NEC, SIDS, Type I diabetes nutrition, enzymes to help digestion, antibodies fewer respitory shits, ear, throat, urinary inection
of the two main forms of sexul education taught in the united states which is endorced
abstinance only until marriage
risk factors for females and cvd
age, genetics, race, obesity, smoking, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, menopause
avoiding tobacco consuming a healthy diet
all of the above
exposure to which of the following conditions or drugs risks harming a developing fetus
all of the above
what are some of the effects of taking oral contraceptives
all of the above
HRT
an attempt to artificially return horomones to their premenopausal levels
sexual harassment
an illegal violent act involving unwanted sexual attention requested of sexual facors or the use of sexual language
three consequences of being uninsured in america in relation to health care
being uninsured in america leaves significantly financial risk in case of emergency treatment. uninsured americans receive less care and rarely utilize follow up care. overall uninsured americans experience a shorter lifespan
in the united states the infant mortality rate is highest for which race/ ethnicity of mothers
black/non hispanic
which of the following statements is true
breast fed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula fed babies
which of the following is true regarding the diversity of motherhood
by delaying having children to focus on a career more than women are dealing with infertility
what are the typical characteristics today for women who seek abortion
can't affordable reduce womans ability to work/school relationship ssues child bering not ready for child don't want people to know
OTC med
category b
in chippewa county the most common sti is __________ whereas, in sult ontario ________ is more predominant
chlamydia gonorrhea
baby boomer women w/ aging elders
chronic health conditions, depression and sleeplessness
media influence
cyber bullying violence and sex on television
rape culture
describes society's tolerance of rape and leads to blaming the victim
performing female genital mutilation on a young girl can result in
diminished ability to feel sexual, urinary dysfunction, infections
secondary care
early detection and prompt treatment of disease
incarcerated women are one of the few special populations whose health issues are addressed adequately and routinely as they are part of a government run health delivery system
false
rape occurs only rarely during daylight hours
false
specific female heart attack symptoms
fatigue, scapular/back , jaw pain silent mi 64% who experirnce sudden death had no symptoms
consequces of GM
female genetalia remo
higher numbers of infant mortality are found with all but which of the following
female infants
benign breast diseases
fibrocycstic disease fibrodenoma Breast cancer
uninsured obstacles of women
financial risk, no discounts, less access to care, avoid preventative care and follow up
estrogen progesterone and testosterone
for women who experience a reduced sexual drive after menopause
estrogen alone ert
for women who have had a hysterectomy
percent of rape victims are less than eighteen years old
fourty four percent
in the past the sexual problems of women were classified under general labels of
frigidity lesbianism
an individual's subjective sense of being a male or female is his or her
gender identity
risk factors of breast cancer
gender, age, family history, hormones (estrogen) obesity, environmental factors, oral contraceptives
the overall term used to describe negative or conflicting feelings about one's sex or gender roles is
genders dysphoria
stage 4
growth spread to other parts of body
cocaine
high malformtins still births smallgrowth
Health Effects of menopause
hot flashes depression sleep disturbances vaginal dryness vaginal atrophy decreased libido weight changes hair changes skin changes uti
Interpersonal violence
includes family and partner violence toward a child, partner, or elder and community violence toward an acquaintance or stranger
self dirested violence
includes suicidal behavior, self mutilation, and eating disorders.
compared to non caregiving aging women aging women acting as caregivers to avoid a loved one are higher risk for all but
increased infection resistance
cigarette smoking and cdv
increases risk of cvd. health risks for smoking decline the earlier a woman quits
women who have low income are at a disadvantage in health care due to
instability in coverage and poor continuity of care
collective violence
is an act of violence by people as a group in an effort to achieve social, political, or economic.
which of the following is true about feminist movement
it continues to evolve while pursuing the idea that men and women should have the same rights and oppourtunities as ment
babies born to mothers who smoke have an increased risk of all of the following except
late for gestational age birth
oral contraceptive pros
lighter periods lower pms improved skin protects against breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and pid increased bone density
Tobacco effects
low birthweight, low metal functioning, infertile, miscarriage, ectopc pregnancies, SIDS risk, placental problems
long term effects from horomone changes from menopause
lower hdl and higher ldl increased risk of alzheimers increased risk of osteoperosis
Alcohol effects on the fetu
malformation slow growth cns dysfunction mental retardation
kinsleys research found which of the following
many people experience a degree of sexual attraction that falls somewhere in between the binary distinctions of heterosexual and homosexual
which of the following is not true
men make most of the health care decisions for their families
oral contraceptive cons
mood changes spotting weight change low libido headaches fluid retension
all of the following are true except l
most women use their health insurance to cover the cost of the procedure
how many women in the us have been victim of attempted or completed rape
one in six
females are abused by an intimate partner during her lifetime
one in three
gender identity
one's sense of being male or female
three types of preparation for hrt
oral vaginal transdermal patch
fall related injuries are of special concern to elderly women suffering from
osteoporosis
estrogen and progesterone
progesterone and progestin protect against overgrown cells in uterus that can occur if estrogen is given alone
is a common psychological reaction to being raped
ptsd
primary care
reducing exposure to risk factors that may cause disease
gender dysphoria
refers to stress or discomfort stemming from the self-knowledge that one's biological sex does not conform to, or is the opposite of, his or her personal gender identity
other menopause management systems
regular exercise proper diet herbal medicine
Breast Milk Benefits for mom
return to pregnancy weight faster dec. in ovarian/breast cancers uterus returns to normal size
during the midlife years ______ such as ____ become more important than ever for women
secondary prevention measures mammograms and colonoscopies
factors increasing likelihood of drug abuse
significant life stressors sexual and physical abuse low self esteem, self deprecation, anxiety, conflick lower socioeconomic status
J
small/sicker babies, sill birth risks, crying and thrashing babies
sociocultural issues
social acceptance of male dominance .
victims of sexual harrassment in the workpace can file an official complaint with
state or local human rights commissions
to reduce the risk of having a low birthweight infant it would be important for a woman to
stop smoking cigarretes
tertiary health care
takes place when disease advances
in older adulthood which of the following is not true regarding sexuality
there is no longer a need for condoms after menopause
child pornography
thirteen percent of children receive unwanted sexual solicitations online
in situ
too small to be felt
which of the following is not true
using women in clinical trials
collective
violence in performed by people as a group to achieve social, political, or economic objectives
risk factors of metabolic syndrome
waist circumferance blood glucose high lipoprotein triglyceride glucose
when is emergency contraception used and how does it work?
when birth control fails or unprotected sex up to seventy two hours high-dosage birth control progestin-only form of emergency contraceptive isn't as effective as birth control methods
heroin
withdrawSIDS
negative effects of hrt
without progestin can increase risk of endometrial cancer in women with a uterus ert may increase risk of breast cancer progestin may increase risk of breask cancer progestin decreases protection from cvd possibly proveded by estrogen progestin side effects include mood swings, bleeding, and bloating testosterone may increase hair growth and bring negative effects on heart disease
which of the following is true
women are more likely to develop osteoperosis
a current sexual partner
women are most likely to be raped by
feminization of poverty
women often remail trapped in abusive relationships
feminism is the idea that
women should have the same rights opportunities and privileges that men do
three challenges that face women as caregivers to elders in their families
women who are caregivers to elders in their families face chronic illness, depression, and sleeplessness. many of these challenges are due to stress associated with being the only caregiver to not only elders but also individuals in their immediate family
name three diseases or treatment in which gender exerts a significant influence how do men and women react differently
women will experience heart disease ten years later than men. 50,000 more women will be diagnosed and a second attack is more likely within the first year. Women are more likely than men to experience depression. finally women react more strongly to alcohol
emergency contraceptive is
works to prevent embryonic implantation if taken within 72 hours of intercourse
what is alcoholism
a person who is addicted to alcohol and whose consumption of alcohol interferes with major aspects of their life
gender role
a set of behaviors that tend to be associated with being male or female
feminism
The belief that women should have economic, political, and social equality with men