Investigating Reproductive Tract Infections and Other Gynaecological Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Research Approach

Women's reproductive tract infections and other gynecological disorders are an enormous global health burden. This significant book helps focus research in this important, neglected area. It is a vital tool for doctors, epidemiologists and public health professionals to formulate effective ways of evaluating the scale of this problem within the local community. The book takes an international perspective and recognizes that gathering gynecological information in different societies requires a sensitive and multidisciplinary approach. This research highlights the social significance of these disorders for women's health and casts new light on effective medical and behavioral interventions.

Dr Shireen Jejeebhoy is Scientist in the Department of Reproductive Health and Research at the World Health Organization, Geneva.

Dr Michael Koenig is Associate Professor in the Department of Population and Family Health Sciences at The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore.

Dr Christopher Elias is President of the Program for Appropriate Technology, Seattle.