Pender and Becker (they are two different researchers and do not publish
together) each offer models of health behaviours that encorporate values,
supports, and behaviours.  They are published in the Nursing field.  I am
not certain how well they will work with women focused research and practice
but it may be worth reviewing them.
Good luck

>Anyone out there that can help me a suggestion for a theory or conceptual
>framework to guide research with women as to why they do what they do?
>The second call for help is a theory/theories on motivation to change
>poor health behaviors.  Thanks.
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