| Literature DB >> 31084466 |
Adebola Adegboyega1, Mollie Aleshire1, Mark Dignan2, Jennifer Hatcher1.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31084466 PMCID: PMC7060762 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2019.1615914
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Health Care Women Int ISSN: 0739-9332