This article describes the rationale, goals, and methods used in developing a self-help health group for adult blind women. The self-help group was initiated to: reinforce the development of a positive self concept; develop skills to become a good health consumer; present accurate information about women's bodies; encourage clients to appreciate the importance of preventive health care; and encourage clients to explore their own bodies and feelings about their bodies.
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