'Risk'has become one of the defining cultural characteristics of Western society at the end of
the twentieth century. As in other areas of life,'risk'has become central to discourses related …

This article critically examines the notion that Moroccan women's infrequent use of health
facilities during pregnancy and birth results from their lack of awareness of the risks of …

This article outlines the main findings from an in‐depth analysis of the body and touch for
people living with HIV. The study used a specialised HIV body image chart and a …

The purpose of this discussion paper is to explore the personal and political implications of
current discourses on health and risk, and to suggest some of the ways in which these …

Research indicates that up to 60% of college women may be infected with human
papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease (STD) attributed to be the primary …

Little by little, I learned that thinking in terms of risk provided me with an understanding.
Smoking habits? Yes, he was passionate about his pipe. Weight? He would be classified as …