Theoretical underpinnings for women's health

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Philosophy of Medicine
• Women's Health Studies

Background:

• Traditional approaches to women's health often overlook individual lived experiences.
• A need exists for a theoretical framework grounded in women's subjective realities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a theoretical framework for women's health.
• To establish women's lived experience as the core principle for health efforts.
• To explore the philosophical and methodological implications of this approach.

Main Methods:

• Philosophical analysis of the concept of 'lived experience'.
• Exploration of methodological consequences for health research.
• Application of the framework to specific contexts: motherhood and overweight women.

Main Results:

• A framework is presented where women's lived experience is foundational to health considerations.
• The study outlines how philosophical understanding informs methodological choices.
• Practical applications demonstrate the framework's utility in diverse women's health scenarios.

Conclusions:

• Centering women's lived experience offers a more comprehensive approach to women's health.
• This framework necessitates a re-evaluation of research methodologies and philosophical underpinnings.
• The proposed model provides a robust foundation for addressing the health needs of diverse women populations.