What question did this study set out to answer?

To establish a theoretical framework addressing women's health across various life stages.

May 14, 2026Advances in Nursing Science0 citations

Theory of Women’s Health Across the Lifespan

MDMary C. DavisArizona State University MSMinKyoung SongOregon Health & Science University LALyndsey AndersonOregon Health & Science University

Key Points

To establish a theoretical framework addressing women's health across various life stages.
Developed dedictively by a research interest group focused on women's health.
Centers on three constructs: behavioral, functional, and cognitive aspects of life engagement.
Addresses health disparities and informs targeted health interventions.
Framework enhances understanding of how life engagement influences health outcomes.
Integrates influences from internal, relational, and external domains across life stages.
Promotes equitable health and policy outcomes for women throughout their lifespan.

Abstract

The Theory of Women’s Health Across the Lifespan (TWHL) is a middle-range theory designed by members of a Women’s Health Across the Lifespan Research Interest Group to guide research, interventions, and policies that enhance women’s health and well-being (Supplemental Digital Content, Video Abstract, available at: https://links.lww.com/ANS/A123). The TWHL is centered on 3 overlapping “life engagement” constructs: behavioral (activities performed), functional (physical and mental capacity), and cognitive (attention, prioritization, and decision-making). Life engagement shapes health outcomes and is influenced by internal, relational, and external domains that interact dynamically across life stages. Developed deductively, the TWHL provides a comprehensive framework to address disparities, inform targeted interventions, and promote equitable health and policy outcomes for women throughout the lifespan.

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