TY - JOUR
T1 - Optimal health and well-being for women
T2 - Definitions and strategies derived from focus groups of women
AU - Kasle, Shelley
AU - Wilhelm, Mari S.
AU - Reed, Kathryn L.
N1 - Funding Information:
This work was supported by the WARMER Research Foundation.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Women participating in focus groups were asked how they define health and well-being, and what strategies they would suggest for health optimization. Women defined health and well-being largely in terms of relationships. Their strategies for improving health involved enhancement of the quality of relationships with families, partners, and community. These proposed strategies included: creating a context for resilience; valuing and nurturing children, parents, and families; promoting interpersonal connections and community; realizing equality for women; and cultivating relational values. These perspectives can inform clinicians and health policy.
AB - Women participating in focus groups were asked how they define health and well-being, and what strategies they would suggest for health optimization. Women defined health and well-being largely in terms of relationships. Their strategies for improving health involved enhancement of the quality of relationships with families, partners, and community. These proposed strategies included: creating a context for resilience; valuing and nurturing children, parents, and families; promoting interpersonal connections and community; realizing equality for women; and cultivating relational values. These perspectives can inform clinicians and health policy.
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U2 - 10.1016/S1049-3867(02)00137-8
DO - 10.1016/S1049-3867(02)00137-8
M3 - Article
C2 - 12093582
AN - SCOPUS:0036289520
VL - 12
SP - 178
EP - 190
JO - Women's Health Issues
JF - Women's Health Issues
SN - 1049-3867
IS - 4
ER -