Analysis of theory utilization among prenatal HIV-testing research Academic Article

abstract

• Objectives: To ascertain extent and quality of theory utilization among published empirical studies specific to prenatal HIV-testing. Methods: Systematic literature search for peer-reviewed articles was performed. Articles with "perceived barriers" construct to prenatal HIV testing from perspective of potential testees were sought. Results: Most studies mention constructs, but not specific theory. Few studies clearly reported how operationalized constructs were used within their studies. Conclusions: Paucity of theory utilization points to a breach of the "science" in the scientific process. Researchers either failed to adequately use theory or did so but failed to describe how.

authors

• McKyer, Ellisa Lisako

published proceedings

• American Journal of Health Behavior

author list (cited authors)

• Delissaint, D., & McKyer, E.

citation count

• 2

complete list of authors

• Delissaint, Dieula||McKyer, E Lisako J

publication date

• January 2008

keywords

• Female
• HIV Infections
• Humans
• Pregnancy
• Prenatal Diagnosis

PubMed Central ID

• 18442355

start page

• 764

end page

• 770

volume

• 32

issue

• 6