Health Care for Women International
Volume 40, Issue 6, 2019, Pages 665-681

Spousal support and knowledge related to cervical cancer screening: Are Sub-Saharan African immigrant men interested? (Article)

Adegboyega A.* , Aleshire M. , Dignan M. , Hatcher J.
  • a College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
  • b College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
  • c Prevention Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
  • d College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States

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. © 2019, © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

[No Keywords available]

Index Keywords

[No Keywords available]
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85065825521&doi=10.1080%2f07399332.2019.1615914&partnerID=40&md5=4a9c2593ef66f25e5bad9d6f56e2ed8e
DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2019.1615914
ISSN: 07399332
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English