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Peer reviewedThomas, Linda W. – Journal of Professional Nursing, 1995
Most nursing research is based on empiricism or logical positivism; the social behaviorist approach of the Health Belief Model does little to promote awareness or examine power issues. A critical feminist perspective aids understanding of health practices based on contextual knowledge and a holistic approach. (JOW)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Critical Theory, Feminism, Higher Education
