Women's Health Conference

描述(申请者提供)：美国心理学会 正在召开一场名为《增强女性S健康成果》的会议： 将心理社会和行为研究转化为初级保健、社区 干预措施和卫生政策，2001年10月4日至6日，在华盛顿特区。 今天S的疾病是导致发病、死亡和残疾的主要原因 对于女性，包括心血管疾病，癌症，关节炎，糖尿病， 抑郁症和药物滥用将是会议的主要焦点。 将心理社会和行为研究转化为增强的模型 将展示S在女性健康护理方面的成果。战略以实现 影响健康行为的积极变化，如吸烟、饮食 将介绍模式和体力活动。心理健康的作用， 尤其是抑郁症，在慢性和慢性精神分裂症的风险、发病、病程和结局中 还将讨论影响女性的危及生命的疾病。亮点 会议的主要内容包括：(1)循证方法 这些促进了女性S医疗保健的明智决定和消费者 提供者；(2)女性S健康的跨学科合作 研究人员、临床提供者、教育工作者、社区外展工作者和 消费者；以及，(3)继续教育讲习班和小组讨论，以翻译 早期有效预防的心理社会和行为研究 检测、治疗和政策。会议成果将包括出版物 面向心理学家、内科医生、护士和公共卫生从业者。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The American Psychological Association is convening a conference titled Enhancing Outcomes in Women s Health: Translating Psychosocial and Behavioral Research into Primary Care, Community Interventions, and Health Policy, on October 4-6,2001, in Washington, D.C. Diseases that are today s major causes of morbidity, mortality and disability for women, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, depression, and substance abuse, will be the primary focus of the conference. Models that translate psychosocial and behavioral research into enhanced health outcomes in women s health care will be showcased. Strategies for affecting positive change in health behaviors, such as smoking, dietary patterns, and physical activity, will be presented. The role of mental health, especially depression, in the risk, onset, course and outcome of chronic and life-threatening illnesses affecting women will also be discussed. Highlights of the conference will include presentations of: (1) Evidence-based approaches which facilitate informed decisions in women s healthcare by consumers and providers; (2) Interdisciplinary collaborations among women s health researchers, clinical providers, educators, community outreach workers and consumers; and, (3) Continuing education workshops and panels which translate psychosocial and behavioral research into effective prevention, early detection, treatment and policy. Conference outcomes will include publications for psychologists, physicians, nurses, and public health practitioners.