scholarly journals Neglected bodily senses in women living with vertebral fracture: a focus group study

Rheumatology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Drew ◽  
Emma Clark ◽  
Usama Al-Sari ◽  
Andrew Moore ◽  
Rachael Gooberman-Hill
Keyword(s):  
Vertebral Fracture ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Spinal Radiograph ◽  
Qualitative Focus Groups ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Abstract Objective Older women are at particular risk of osteoporosis. Among women with osteoporosis, fractures of the vertebra (vertebral fracture) are common, hard to detect and associated with risk of further fracture. Identifying vertebral fracture in a timely manner allows instigation of preventive measures to reduce the risk of further fracture. Although detection of vertebral fracture requires spinal radiograph, many women do not receive referral. To begin development of a screening tool to identify women in need of referral we undertook a qualitative study to characterize women’s experiences of vertebral fracture, using Eccleston’s ‘Ten Neglected Bodily Senses’. Methods Four qualitative focus groups were conducted with women who had been diagnosed with vertebral fracture (n = 19, age 60–91 years). Data were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically using the ‘Ten Neglected Bodily Senses’. Results Women’s experiences of vertebral fractures related to seven senses: pain, movement, fatigue, balance, pressure, appetite and breathing. Pain was the dominant sense and all participants explained how pain increased with activity, reaching a crescendo, and described strategies to minimize this disruption. Most participants had become physically shorter, making some feel ‘squashed’, putting pressure on other body parts. Some described appetite loss or a sense of restricted breathing. Participants experienced a sense of being ‘pulled’ forwards, impacting on balance and exacerbating fear of falling. Conclusion The study found senses that have not been previously described in the experiences of women with vertebral fracture. These will be used to inform the design of a new screening tool for use in primary care.

scholarly journals Dispositions that matter: Investigating criminalized women’s resettlement through their (trans)carceral habitus

2021 ◽  
pp. 174889582110173
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Health Safety ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Theoretical Innovation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Feminist Work

Whether prisoner resettlement is framed in terms of public health, safety, economic prudence, recidivism, social justice, or humanitarianism, it is difficult to overstate its importance. This article investigates women’s experiences exiting prison in Canada to deepen understandings of post-carceral trajectories and their implications. It combines feminist work on transcarceration and Bourdieusian theory with qualitative research undertaken in Canada to propose the (trans)carceral habitus as a theoretical innovation. This research illuminates the continuity of criminalized women’s marginalization before and beyond their imprisonment, the embodied nature of these experiences, and the adaptive dispositions that they have demonstrated and depended on throughout their lives. In doing so, this article extends criminological work on carceral habitus which has rarely considered the experiences of women. Implications for resettlement are discussed by tracing the impact of criminalized women’s (trans)carceral habitus (i.e. distrust, skepticism, vigilance about their environments and relationships) on their willingness to access support and services offered by resettlement organizations.

‘You don’t look autistic’: A qualitative exploration of women’s experiences of being the ‘autistic other’

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132199372
Author(s):  
Kate Seers ◽  
Rachel C Hogg
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Social Expectations ◽  
Autism Spectrum Condition ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Spectrum Condition ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experiences Of Women

There is currently a paucity of literature exploring the experiences of women on the autism spectrum. It is imperative research is conducted to capture the experiences of women on the autism spectrum and ensure appropriate support is provided to this cohort. Drawing upon a social constructionist framework, this qualitative research study sought to understand how psychological and socio-cultural constructions of autism spectrum condition and gender influence the well-being of women on the autism spectrum. Eight participants engaged in a semi-structured interview, with thematic analysis conducted to demonstrate the impact of gender roles and social expectations on the women’s identity and autism spectrum condition expression. The research highlighted the changing understandings of autism spectrum condition across a woman’s lifespan and the process and impact of resisting hegemonic autism spectrum condition categorisation. The findings demonstrate that social constructions of gender and stereotypical understandings of autism spectrum condition, which prioritise a deficit, medical model, have significant consequences for women’s well-being and subjectivity. The women experienced challenging formative years, but with diagnosis and the evolution and acceptance of their identities, they were able to resist negative narratives of autism spectrum condition, embrace their strengths and develop adaptive coping strategies. It is hoped this article generates insights for societal and clinical recognition to better support women on the autism spectrum. Lay abstract Most autism spectrum condition research addresses the neurological and biological causes of autism spectrum condition, focusing upon deficits associated with autism spectrum condition and behavioural interventions designed to minimise these deficits. Little is known about the lived experiences of adult women on the autism spectrum and how they navigate social expectations around gender, autism spectrum condition and gendered understandings of autism spectrum condition. The lived experiences of eight women on the AS will be shared here, with attention to how gendered expectations influence women’s experiences of autism spectrum condition, their sense of self and well-being. Findings showed these women struggled to reconcile the expectations of others, particularly early in life. The women had difficultly conforming to stereotypical ideals of femininity, yet as they aged, they felt less need to conform, valuing their unique style and behaviours. The women also rejected deficit-oriented descriptions of autism spectrum condition generated by the medical community, preferring to focus on their strengths and unique characteristics. It is hoped this article helps psychologists and the wider community to understand and meet the needs of women on the AS.

scholarly journals Women’s experiences of self-administration of misoprostol at home as part of early medical abortion: a qualitative evaluation

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjsrh-2020-200661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeni Harden ◽  
Julie Ancian ◽  
Sharon Cameron ◽  
Nicola Boydell
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Medical Abortion ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
At Home

BackgroundBetween 2017 and 2019, legislation was introduced in the UK that approved the home as a place for self-administration of misoprostol for early medical abortion. While research has shown that early medical abortion at home is as safe as in a clinical setting, women’s experiences in the UK in the light of this change have not yet been investigated. This qualitative research explored the experiences of women in one region of Scotland, UK who accessed early medical abortion with home self-administration of misoprostol.MethodsQualitative interviews were conducted with 20 women who had recently undergone early medical abortion (≤69 days' gestation) with home self-administration of misoprostol. The data were analysed thematically using an approach informed by the Framework analytic approach.ResultsWomen appreciated the flexibility that home administration of misoprostol offered, including the opportunity to control the timing of the abortion. This was particularly important for women who sought not to disclose the abortion to others. Most women valued being in the comfort and privacy of the home when preparing for self-administration, although a small number highlighted some concerns about being at home. Most women reported that self-administration of misoprostol was straightforward; however, some expressed concerns around assessing whether their experiences were ‘normal’.ConclusionsWomen welcomed the opportunity for home self-administration of misoprostol. To further improve women’s early medical abortion experience we suggest that the legislation be amended so that women can self-administer in an appropriate non-clinical setting, not just their home.

It's No Life, This Fear' Women's Experiences of Services when in Situations of Family Violence

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Kim Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Family Violence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Service System ◽  
Waiting Lists ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Experiences Of Women

This study examines the experiences of women who have been in situations of family violence, and identifies the barriers they faced when seeking assistance from a variety of services. The research aims to contribute to the knowledge base of the health, social welfare, legal and policing services which respond to calls for assistance from women faced with family violence. The service system is varied in how it conceptualizes family violence, and in the aims of the services it provides. The research reports that the service system does not always meet the needs of victim/survivors, and reveals that service providers are often ill equipped to deal with the complexity of violence. Due to the length of waiting lists and the quality of interventions women experienced particular difficulty in accessing advice based services. A number of recommendations are made for improvements in services.

Refugee Women in Serbia – Invisible Victims of War in the Former Yugoslavia

2003 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Nikolic-Ristanovic
Keyword(s):  
Women Refugees ◽  
Former Yugoslavia ◽  
Leaving Home ◽  
The Public ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women And War ◽  
Refugee Women ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Experiences Of Women

In this paper, I explore the experiences of women who found refuge in Serbia during the war in the former Yugoslavia. I look at the women's experiences of both leaving home and coping with everyday life in refuge. The exploration of refugee women's experiences is mainly based on analyses of their own stories, which I collected while researching women and war. In spite of all the hardship of their lives, refugee women who fled to Serbia have been treated by Western media, the public and aid organizations as ‘UNPEOPLE’ or as non-existent. Making their experiences visible as women, refugees and citizens is the main purpose of this article.

The Housing Needs of Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nickie Charles
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
Housing Needs ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Levels Of Support

ABSTRACTThis article discusses the experiences of women and children who become homeless as a result of domestic violence and assesses the extent to which their need for housing, both temporary and permanent, is being met within Wales. It explores women's experiences of living in and moving on from refuges. Refuge provision in Wales is not sufficient to meet the demand for refuge spaces. However, for those women and children who are accommodated in refuges, the experience is significant in supporting them through a highly stressful period of their lives. This is related to the communal nature of refuge living and the high levels of support from refuge workers and from other women. The availability of suitable and affordable move-on accommodation for women and children leaving refuges is also insufficient to meet need. This results in long stays in refuges for women and children who have been accepted as officially homeless and are waiting to be rehoused by local authorities and may lead to their returning to violent domestic situations. It also exacerbates the shortage of refuge provision for women and children in need of temporary, crisis accommodation. Women and children who have survived domestic violence need access to housing which is safe and affordable where support is available if wished for. These needs are not being met.

scholarly journals Women and Pornography: A Voyeuristic Perspective With Special Reference to Coimbatore

2021 ◽  
pp. 263183182110169
Author(s):  
D. Brindha ◽  
R. Jayaseelan ◽  
S. Kadeswaran
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Open Discourse ◽  
Pornography Consumption ◽  
Indian State ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Depth Interviews

Tamil Nadu is an Indian state with different cultural trends in marriage, including endogamy, post-marital residence, spousal differences in age and education, and the extent of women’s say in the timing of marriage and choosing a partner, and disbursal of dowries. Even today, sex remains a topic of controversy, linked to immoral and voyeuristic values, especially in a patriarchal heteronormative society. With limited research available on the experiences of women watching porn, the researchers attempted to know and understand how the women of Coimbatore viewed pornography, simply from a voyeuristic perspective. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 women (natives and residents of Coimbatore), from diversified backgrounds. Discussions related to porn consumption, meanings, risks, dangers, experiences, and pleasures associated with it were initiated. The findings of the study offered basic insights into the topics discussed, which may be helpful in normalizing women’s experiences, thus promoting a healthier and more open discourse about pornography consumption among Coimbatore women.

scholarly journals In Front of the Mirror of Social Expectations: Experiences of Women Until They Are Given a Diagnosis of Infertility

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-83
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Walentynowicz-Moryl
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Social Expectations ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Uncertain Future ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Experiences Of Women

The aim of this article is to overview women’s experiences in view of social expectations about having children. Such expectations are frequently implied in questions about procreation plans. Since the procreative experience was considered by the author as a process, it was possible to reconstruct changes in the meaning that the researched women ascribed to such questions at different stages of this experience, i.e. from the period prior to trying for a child, through the initial stage of trying to conceive, to the diagnostic stage until being given a diagnosis of infertility. At the stage prior to trying for a child, standing in front of the mirror of social expectations, the women saw themselves in the role of future mothers. At the initial stage of trying to conceive, seeing themselves in the mirror, the interviewed women saw themselves as pregnant women in near future. At the diagnostic stage until being given a diagnosis of infertility, the women saw only their uncertain future, i.e. themselves who wanted to have children very much, but were no longer certain whether they would become mothers.

scholarly journals Lived desistance: understanding how women experience giving up offending

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Goodwin
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Abusive Relationships ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Violent Relationship ◽  
Experiences Of Women

This chapter extends the analysis of gender, in this instance exploring the lived experiences of women in a period of change. While women’s experiences are similar to men’s in many respects, the author’s discussions over a period of time with a sample of women attending a day centre, reveal some intriguing differences. She highlights the significance of living in long-term abusive relationships for confidence and self-perception. Additionally, she questions assumptions about desistance necessarily involving a ‘replacement identity’; aspects of self may be reworked and, on occasions, the process is more akin to finding a ‘lost’ self after ending a violent relationship or seeking drug use. For the women in this study, identities were often precarious, reflecting the early and fragile nature of their desistance. Being or becoming a caregiver – a more socially available role for women than for men – was often a key element in the women’s accounts of change.

scholarly journals Shackled by Patriarchy and Poverty: Women's Experiences with Domestic Violence in North Central Timor and North Sumatra

PCD Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-202
Author(s):  
Smita Tanaya
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
North Central ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
North Sumatra ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Shed Light

This article discusses how patriarchal elements of society and culture, in conjunction with poverty, is necessary to comprehend the domestic violence experienced by women. This article departs from a qualitative case study of the experiences of women in Taekas Village, North Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, and Pondok Batu Village, Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra, and seeks to obtain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of how patriarchy and poverty contribute to domestic violence. This article emphasizes that, although domestic violence knows no class, religious, or geographical boundaries, rural women who live in poverty are more vulnerable to domestic violence. This article is hoped to shed light on domestic violence in Indonesia, thereby increasing awareness and providing further impetus for eradicating said practice.

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