Exploring the impact of endometriosis on women’s lives: A qualitative study in Iran

Masoumeh Namazi, Zahra Behboodi Moghadam, Armin Zareiyan, Mina Jafarabadi
Nursing open · 2020 · vol. 8(3) , pp. 1275–1282 · doi:10.1002/nop2.744 · PMID:33354928 · W3117475888
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This qualitative study explored Iranian women's experiences with endometriosis, revealing significant negative impacts on their physical, marital, mental, social, and self-care lives.

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AIM: Considering the wide impact of endometriosis on various aspects of health, this study aimed to explore the impact of endometriosis on Iranian women's lives. DESIGN: The present study used a qualitative approach and conventional content analysis. METHODS: Twenty patients suffering from endometriosis referring to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran took part in this study. The sampling was done purposefully until data saturation. After deep semi-structured interviews, the content analysis of the interviews was done according to the steps proposed by Zhang and Wildemuth. RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 34.53 (SD: 5.81) years (range: 23-43) with duration of illness of 6.30 ± 5.86 years. Their educational level varied from high school to university, and most of them were employed. Analysis of the data from participants' experiences led to the formation of 5 categories under the titles "Physical suffering, instability of marital life, mental disorder, disruption in social life and self-care" and 11 subcategories. CONCLUSION: The findings of the present study showed that endometriosis can adversely affect women's lives including physical, sexual, psychological and social problems. Although in some cases patients adopt different strategies for self-care, the need for more support is felt.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Adult Female Humans Iran Iran Qualitative Research Self Care Sexual Behavior Young Adult

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