Urban Women in Pakistan

This book is based on the author’s research in Health Psychology of urban women in Pakistan. The focus of health authorities’ efforts for improving women’s health is generally on pathogens pollutants predispositions and material resources. The psychological variables underlying women’s health behaviours are generally ignored. The author has tried to explore these neglected areas including health locus of control self-efficacy and personal representations of health. This volume is a resource book comprising the author’s empirical findings as well as a summary of information available on the subject. The book is meant for all those who are interested in the impact of mind over body; a student of Psychology; a health professional; a community worker; or a woman who wants to know how her women’s beliefs might determine her health actions.