Abstract
Cervical cancer, once a major killer of women, still remains a quiet threat to the lives of discreet populations within the United States. Women living in Appalachia are among those most vulnerable to this disease primarily due to lack of participation in screening programs. Despite efforts of government subsidized programs to educate, enroll and provide screening facilities throughout high-risk areas, unacceptable rates of inadequately screened women persist. Little is known about the reasons Appalachian women do not seek screening. The literature identifies sociodemographic data related to screening, and suggests that healthcare providers play a significant role in women's participation in screening programs. Little attention has been directed toward culturally-constructed attitudes and beliefs that influence a woman's decision to be screened, or how the interface between woman and provider affects screening behavior. This study utilized focused ethnography grounded in a feminist framework to uncover sociocultural themes influencing Appalachian women's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to cervical cancer screening.
Sigma Membership
Xi
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Ethnography
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Appalacian Women, Rates of Cervical Cancer, Pap Smears
Advisor
Julie Fairman
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Pennsylvania
Degree Year
2010
Recommended Citation
Grube, Wendy D., "Talk and backtalk: Negotiating cervical cancer screening among Appalachian women in West Virginia" (2019). Dissertations. 225.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/225
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Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-05-06
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3414227; ProQuest document ID: 733012986. The author still retains copyright.