International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

BackgroundHealth agency refers to one's capacity to form health-related goals, experience control, and possess the means to pursue them. Low socioeconomic status (SES) is linked to impaired health agency and increased risk of adverse pregna…

PurposeThe objective of this qualitative study is to explore experiences and challenges of university students living with invisible disabilities.MethodsNine videotaped medical consultations with students, conducted at the health centre of …

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 i…

In this paper, we explore how younger women in Norway construct their embodiment and sense of self after hysterectomy. To do this, we conducted in-depth interviews with eight ethnic Norwegian women aged between 25 and 43 who had undergone h…