scholarly journals Women’s Experiences on Menopause: A Phenomenological Study

OUSL Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
D. G. C. N. Samarasiri ◽  
I. T. Rajanayake ◽  
P. K. Wattegedara ◽  
R. D. Kodituwakku ◽  
A. S. P. L. Senadheera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences

scholarly journals Older Women’s Experiences of Aging and Health: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 233372141983430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dympna Tuohy ◽  
Adeline Cooney
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Individual Case ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Women's Experience ◽  
Aging And Health ◽  
Major Factors

Objective: This interpretive phenomenological study explored older Irish women’s experiences of aging and health related issues. Method: Data were collected using in-depth interviews with 23 older women (coresearchers). Data analysis followed the “Vancouver school of doing phenomenology” framework and included a meta-synthesis of individual case constructions. Results: “Retaining autonomy within a process of adaptation and continued engagement” describes the essential meaning of coresearchers’ experiences. Four themes were identified: “Being in control: Balancing needs and supports,” “Navigating a changing world,” “Being connected and involved,” “Trying to stay well.” Discussion: Gender shapes older women’s experience of aging, health, and ill health. Three major factors moderate their experience: autonomy and control, proactivity and adaptability, and staying engaged with life. The study concludes that aging, gender, and health are intrinsically linked and collectively shape older women’s experience. This is an important consideration when planning gender-appropriate health care services for older women.

Women’s Experience of Infertility and Disenfranchised Grief

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tristan D. McBain ◽  
Patricia Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Disenfranchised Grief ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Women's Experience ◽  
Affected Woman

Infertility grief often takes an emotional and mental toll on the affected woman. This phenomenological study examined women’s experiences of infertility grief and how their grief has been disenfranchised by other people in their lives. Interviews were conducted with eight women who met criteria for infertility and were U.S. residents. The women were asked to share aspects of their grief associated with infertility and findings were categorized into the three domains of disenfranchised grief. Findings provided a greater understanding of how women experienced invalidation from others and how invalidation further complicated their grief. Implications included how to increase support for infertile women and provide validating counseling services.

Young adult women's experiences of body image after bariatric surgery: a descriptive phenomenological study

2013 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 1138-1149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet F. Jensen ◽  
Mette H. Petersen ◽  
Tine B. Larsen ◽  
Dorthe G. Jørgensen ◽  
Helle N. Grønbaek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences

scholarly journals Intertwining the Role of Partner and Caregiver: a Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Four New Zealand Rural Women Who have Cared for Their Terminally Ill Partners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Karen Ann Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Terminally Ill ◽  
District Nurse ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Women's Experience

<p>The stories of the women who live and work in rural settings in New Zealand have begun to reveal unique contributions that they have made to their families and community. Meeting with and listening to rural women's stories reveals insights into the character of these powerful women.  This research study evolved from a trend the researcher observed as a district nurse providing community palliative care in rural New Zealand; that the majority of carers of those who are terminally in home-settings are in fact women. This qualitative study aimed to explore through guided conversational interviews the experiences of four New Zealand women who have cared for their terminally ill partners who have subsequently died.  The study investigated if these women's experiences were comparable to that of other women in existing palliative care literature. This research project focused particularly on elucidating the women's experience of intertwining the role of partner and caregiver. Heidegger's hermeneutic philosophy informed the methodology because he focused on what it meant to 'be' rather than 'how we know what we know'. The project focused on the meanings the women made of this dual role in their lives. Women already in the role of partner were now faced with the added responsibility of caregiver to meet the complex needs of their loved one.  Usually they had no training to prepare them for this experience. The study reveals ways in which the visiting palliative care nurse becomes very important to them. The women's own voices reveal the high level of respect for their partners and address the harsh realities, revealing poignant and striking concerns in their lives. These stories are shared with the intent of enriching nurses' and other health professionals' understanding of the women's experiences.  The intention of the study is to highlight the need for closer attention by nurses to women's requirements when caring for their partner at home. Understanding these women's experience is not only a way of honouring these remarkable women but more widely it will inform and possibly transform practice through guideline and policy refinement.</p>

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