Abstract
Sub-Saharan African immigrant (SSAI) men have significant influence on the health-seeking behavior including cervical cancer screening uptake by their female partners/wives. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study with 21 SSAI men to explore knowledge, perceptions, and support related to cervical screening. Participants were aged 36 ± 9 years, college educated (88%), and 53% have lived in the U.S. > 5 years. Three themes emerged; inadequate cervical cancer knowledge, willingness and strategies for support, and shared versus autonomous decision making for screening. Social structure with emphasis on male leadership could be leveraged in cervical cancer screening promotion for SSAI women.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 665-681 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Health Care for Women International |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 3 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by Geographical Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program (GMaP) region 1North (National Cancer Institute Grant # 3P30CA177558-04S3) and in part by Disparities Researchers Equalizing Access for Minorities (DREAM) Center, College of Nursing, University of Kentucky.
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Professions (all)
