Abstract
In this chapter, the revised Network Episode Model (NEM) as the basis for a situation-specific theory that provides an explanation of how Malawian women come to make a decision about and act to obtain cervical cancer screening. The situation-specific theory takes into account the uniqueness of Malawian women's individual factors, interpersonal relationships factors, and sociocultural factors. The theory emphasizes the need to attend to the unique factors that influence cervical cancer screening behaviors of women in their unique situations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Situation Specific Theories |
Subtitle of host publication | Development, Utilization, and Evaluation in Nursing |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 281-290 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030632236 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030632229 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 5 2021 |
Keywords
- Cervical cancer screening behavior
- Individual influencing factors
- Interpersonal influencing factors
- Malawian women
- Revised Network Episode Model
- Situation-specific theory
- Sociocultural influencing factors
- Sub-Saharan Africa
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)
- Medicine(all)