The proposed research will examine the efforts of the Nicaraguan women's movement to improve women's health status as one aspect of renegotiating gender relations in society. The primary research methods of participant-observation and life history interviews will provide the data to analyze how the Nicaraguan women's movement and its international allies challenge not only gender ideologies but also ideologies that support the continuity of other social systems that oppress Nicaraguan women. The proposed study of the politicization of women's health issues in Nicaragua will contribute to theoretical perspectives in nursing science that address relationships between dynamics of power and the delivery of primary, community-based health care services for women.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31NR007045-02
Application #
2431056
Study Section
National Institute of Nursing Research Initial Review Group (NRRC)
Program Officer
Phillips, Janice
Project Start
1997-06-01
Project End
Budget Start
1997-06-01
Budget End
1998-05-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Iowa
Department
Type
Schools of Nursing
DUNS #
041294109
City
Iowa City
State
IA
Country
United States
Zip Code
52242