The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in Iran
Abstract Aim To explore the perception of the impact of endometriosis on various aspects in affected women with endometriosis. Method Data was gathered through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews using open questions to comprehend women’s experiences with endometriosis and their healt...
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| description | Abstract Aim To explore the perception of the impact of endometriosis on various aspects in affected women with endometriosis. Method Data was gathered through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews using open questions to comprehend women’s experiences with endometriosis and their health-promoting lifestyle. The Conventional Qualitative Content Analysis approach was utilized, and sampling continued until data saturation. Ultimately, 14 women with endometriosis were interviewed. Results The theme was following the dominance of the Black Cloud of Endometriosis on Different Aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis; with main categories involving (a) Physical depreciation caused by endometriosis, (b) psychological deterioration caused by endometriosis, (c) social isolation, (d) marital relationship disorder, and sexual dissatisfaction. Conclusions The concepts show that endometriosis impacts negatively on different aspects of women’s lives. Considering that endometriosis is a multi-dimensional disease, identifying the different aspects of this disease and paying attention to meeting the perceived needs of the affected women will help to improve the treatment process and bring the affected women to the end of their health. These should be improved by adopting appropriate approaches in health policies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4a816d79295e4edd814095ee641712862025-08-20T02:43:33ZengBMCBMC Psychiatry1471-244X2024-12-0124111110.1186/s12888-024-06405-8The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in IranSanaz Mollazadeh0Mojgan Mirghafourvand1Khadijeh Mirzaii Najmabadi2Talat Khadivzadeh3Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical SciencesSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesNursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical SciencesAbstract Aim To explore the perception of the impact of endometriosis on various aspects in affected women with endometriosis. Method Data was gathered through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews using open questions to comprehend women’s experiences with endometriosis and their health-promoting lifestyle. The Conventional Qualitative Content Analysis approach was utilized, and sampling continued until data saturation. Ultimately, 14 women with endometriosis were interviewed. Results The theme was following the dominance of the Black Cloud of Endometriosis on Different Aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis; with main categories involving (a) Physical depreciation caused by endometriosis, (b) psychological deterioration caused by endometriosis, (c) social isolation, (d) marital relationship disorder, and sexual dissatisfaction. Conclusions The concepts show that endometriosis impacts negatively on different aspects of women’s lives. Considering that endometriosis is a multi-dimensional disease, identifying the different aspects of this disease and paying attention to meeting the perceived needs of the affected women will help to improve the treatment process and bring the affected women to the end of their health. These should be improved by adopting appropriate approaches in health policies.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06405-8EndometriosisPerceptionQualitative researchQuality of lifeWomen’s lives |
| spellingShingle | Sanaz Mollazadeh Mojgan Mirghafourvand Khadijeh Mirzaii Najmabadi Talat Khadivzadeh The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in Iran BMC Psychiatry Endometriosis Perception Qualitative research Quality of life Women’s lives |
| title | The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in Iran |
| title_full | The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in Iran |
| title_fullStr | The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in Iran |
| title_short | The Black Cloud of Endometriosis on different aspects of the Life of Women with Endometriosis: a qualitative study in Iran |
| title_sort | black cloud of endometriosis on different aspects of the life of women with endometriosis a qualitative study in iran |
| topic | Endometriosis Perception Qualitative research Quality of life Women’s lives |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06405-8 |
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