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What is a feminist?
a women's rights movement for equal rights for all persons with a special focus on women.
What is misogyny?
defined as hatred of women.
What is sexism?
a bias attitude or act of discrimination based on a persons gender
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
the 19th admendment
What was the first and second study for women's health? And what did they study?
The Nurses' Health Study began in 1976. The second was Nurses's Health Study II. They were followed by means of mail questionnaire that inquired about lifestyle and health problems.
What is WHI?
Women's Health Initiative. A long term national study that focuses on strategies for preventing heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporosis in women, expecially post menopausal women.
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountabilty Act of 1996
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A nurse who has a masters, who has more than what is needed for a Registered Nurse. Usually works under the supervision of a physician and licensed by the state.
What is a physician's assistant?
a person that an education in giving physical exams, can prescribe drugs or therapies, and offer health counseling. work under the supervision of a physcian.
Who does Medicaid cover?
a medical assistance program that is jointly financed by the state and federal gov't. This is for low income women who hav eno health care.
What is Medicare?
Provided for people over 65.
What is HMO?
Health Maintenance Organizations, made up of carious medical personel who provide a wide range of medical services for a pre-paid amount from each paycheck.
What are some home health tests?
STI, ovulation, pregnancy, UTI's, blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, hepatitis
Acupuncture is recognized to treat which disorders?
digestive and respiration disorders, neurological and muscular ailments, and urinary, menstral, and reproductive problems.
What is the average life expectancy of women in the US?
80
Which contintent has the highest life expectancy for women?
Europe
What is the leading cause of death for women?
heart disease
What are the 6 dimensions of wellness?
physical, emotional, social, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual wellness
What are the 3 catagories of health interventions?
Education, prevention and treatment
What is the Hierarchy of Needs?
Maslow's Hierarch of needs include freedom from hunger, sufficient oxygen, water, sleep, movement, and esxual activity, safety, lovem esteem, self-actualization.
What is eustress?
Good stress
What is distress?
Bad stress
What are the 5 stages of grief?
denial, anger, sorrow/despair/depression, bargaining, and acceptance
Term for body dissatisfaction...
body dysmorphic disorder
Anorexia nervosa is....
starving oneself
Bulimia nervosa is ....
eating and then vomiting soon agerward or using a laxative to rid of food in order to avoid weight gain.
What is a stressor?
Anything that causes stress.
What is homeostatis?
A state of balance within the body.
Amenorrhea is ....
when the menstrauation stops
Re-experiencing a negative event repeatedly is called
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Anxiety that persists for six months or more is .....
Generalized anxiety disorder
What are the stages of dating?
attraction, ritual, infomation sharing, activities, emotional intimacy, and possibly commitment.