Sue is a 30-year-old Caucasian, graphic artist. When Sue was in college she contracted a case of genital warts. The physician in the student health service informed her that she is now at greater risk of developing cervical cancer and should have an annual Pap test. Sue’s insurance only covers 80% of treatment and no preventive services. Identify some of the influential factors for the individual described. Label these as Predisposing, Enabling or Reinforcing Factors. Indicate whether you believe that the factor will influence the individual toward behavior change (positive) or away from behavior change (negative). You may add your own ‘facts’ to the case study.
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