Psychosexual Perspectives of the Husbands of Women Treated With an Elective Hysterectomy

Luíza Akiko Komura Hoga, Aline Baraldi Higashi, Priscila Mayumi Sato, Nilo Bozzini, Edmund Chada Baracat, Adriana Manganiello
In: Health Care for Women International · 2012 · vol. 33(9) , pp. 799–813 · doi:10.1080/07399332.2011.646370 · PMID:22891740 · W2056109136
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This qualitative study explored the psychosexual perspectives of 22 husbands whose wives underwent elective hysterectomy, examining their support, views on sexual absence and pleasure, and feelings about post-surgical infertility.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the psychosexual perspectives of a group of Brazilian men whose wives underwent an elective hysterectomy. A qualitative design based on the narrative analysis method was used to interview 22 husbands. Results showed similarities and differences among husbands regarding the support provided to their wives, the notion of sexual absence in the postsurgical period, the notion of sexual pleasure after the hysterectomy, and feelings regarding the impossibility of having children. The authors conclude that personal care requirements should be identified and satisfied to provide comprehensive and meaningful care.

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