Other books from Hesperian Health Guides
Where There Is No Doctor, by David Werner with Carol Thuman and
Jane Maxwell. Perhaps the world’s most widely used health care
manual, it provides vital, easily understood information on how to
diagnose, treat, and prevent common diseases. Emphasizes prevention,
including cleanliness, diet, vaccinations, and the role people must take
in their own health care. 512 pages.
Where Women Have No Doctor, by A. August Burns, Ronnie Lovich,
Jane Maxwell, and Katharine Shapiro, combines self-help medical
information with an understanding of the ways poverty, discrimination,
and cultural beliefs limit women’s health and access to care. Clearly
written and with over 1000 drawings, this book is an essential resource
for any woman who wants to improve her health, and for health
workers who want more information about the problems that affect only
women, or that affect women differently from men. 584 pages.
A Book for Midwives, by Susan Klein, Suellen Miller, and Fiona
Thomson. Ideal for midwives, community health workers and those
concerned with women and babies’ health in pregnancy, birth and
beyond. Covers helping pregnant women stay healthy, care during
and after birth, handling obstetric complications, breastfeeding,
and includes expanded information for women’s reproductive health
care. 544 pages.
A Health Handbook for Women with Disabilities, by Jane Maxwell, Julia
Watts Belser, and Darlena David. The social stigma of disability and
inadequate care are often greater barriers to health than disabilities
themselves. This groundbreaking handbook, full of useful advice and
suggestions from women with disabilities worldwide, will help women
with disabilities improve their general health, self-esteem, and abilities
to care for themselves and participate in their communities. 406 pages.
Where There Is No Dentist, by Murray Dickson, promotes care for the teeth
and gums, and prevention through hygiene, nutrition, and education.
Includes information on using dental equipment, placing fillings, taking
out teeth, and new material on HIV and oral health. 237 pages.