Raising rural women's voices: From self-silencing to self-expression. J Women Aging 2017;29(6):515-529
Date
12/30/2016Pubmed ID
28033490DOI
10.1080/08952841.2016.1256732Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85007420543 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 4 CitationsAbstract
Within the context of a community-academic partnership, we undertook a mixed-methods study to identify and explore health status, priorities, and management strategies among aging Wisconsin rural women. A questionnaire measuring diverse wellness needs was administered to women participating in personal development programming offered by a rural nonprofit organization. A subgroup participated in qualitative interviews to deepen the understanding of identified health priorities and methods of coping and healing. Findings provide insight into the prevalence of self-silencing among rural women and highlight mechanisms that help to facilitate the dismantling of self-silencing.
Author List
Bogar S, Ganos E, Hoormann K, Bub-Standal C, Beyer KMMAuthor
Kirsten M. Beyer PhD, MPH Professor in the Institute for Health and Humanity department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Adaptation, PsychologicalAged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Health Priorities
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Status
Health Surveys
Humans
Middle Aged
Personal Autonomy
Qualitative Research
Rural Population
Self Concept
Social Support
Surveys and Questionnaires
Women's Health
