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2010-06-29 Genre/Form: University of Pittsburgh ETDPeerReviewed Material Type: Internet resource Document Type: Internet Resource, Archival Material All Authors / Contributors: Byrne, Meghan Caitlin OCLC Number: 775368523 Language Note: English Notes: application/pdf Abstract: Latin American countries show some of the highest incidences of cervical cancer in the world. Many barriers that impact decisions regarding screening behavior have been identified in Mexico; however, the specific role of male partners in the decision-making process is rarely explored. This study investigated the impact of male sexual partners, as well as perceptions of the medical community, on female decisions concerning cervical cancer screenings in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It also examined whether the perception of subjection discourages women from seeking medical care. Data were obtained through 75 surveys and 9 interviews conducted in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, with women between the ages of 25 and 64 years. Cross-tabulations, descriptive statistics, and chi-squares of the survey data, along with the coding of interviews, were performed to examine barriers associated with cervical cancer screening. Survey data shows that 24.2% of women said their partners make their health decisions for them, and 8% said that their partners would not support them if they wanted a pelvic exam. Almost half (48.4%) of the women said their partners would not be comfortable with them being examined by a male medical provider. Additionally, 28% of women stated that they fear a male doctor might take advantage of them during an examination. In the interviews, women discussed male machismo, or exaggerated masculinity, and how it contributes to their feelings of subjection. More educated women were less likely to share these experiences. Women expressed that male influence is indeed a barrier to cervical cancer screenings. Neither male influences nor negative perceptions of medical providers were significantly associated with screening behavior. More research is needed to better understand the contradiction between what women perceive and actually do. Additionally, future research should explore the role of cash incentives for screening on screening behavior. This research is relevant to public

Title : The Subjection of Women to a Patriarchal Society in Mexico and its Effect on Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior
Author : Byrne, Meghan Caitlin
Language : en
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