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Living with endometriosis: a phenomenological study.
- Source :
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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being . Dec2020, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p1-11. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Purpose: To explore and understand the lived experiences of women with endometriosis. Method: Qualitative study using Cohen phenomenology. Results: The data analysis identified four main themes and two sub-themes. The main themes are: delay in diagnosis, which includes the sub-theme of the misunderstanding of one's state; worsening of one's life, which includes the sub-theme of a painful life; disastrous intimate life with one's partner; and uncertainty about being able to have one's own children. Conclusions: The themes that emerged represent the starting point for further research and for the implementation of specific educational and support strategies that improve self-care, commitment and quality of life for women with endometriosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17482623
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 147857253
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2020.1822621