Perceived concerns of Azeri menopausal women in Iran
Joint Authors
Simbar, Masumah
Hakimi, Sevil
Tahrani, Fahimah Ramadani
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 5 (31 May. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-05-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Menopause is a complex biological phenomenon which is affected by socio-cultural and physiological factors.
These factors may cause different experiences and concerns for menopausal women from different countries and even among women of diverse ethnic groups living in the same country.
The signs and symptoms of menopause are exacerbated by the negative attitude of menopausal women and their deep concerns.
Objectives : We aimed to explore self-experienced concerns of Iranian menopausal women residing in Tabriz.
Materials and Methods : Phenomenological approach was used for analyzing the participants’ experiences and perceptions about menopause.
Data were collected through 18 semi-structured in-depth interviews; carried out from February to July 2012.
Participants were menopausal women aged between 46-57 years who experienced menopause no more than 4 years before the interview.
All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim.
Constant comparative analysis of the data was conducted using MAXQDA 10.
Results : Participants’ concerns were classified into 4 main themes, including : inability, aging, isolation, and healthiness.
Conclusions : Understanding these concerns might contribute to the enrichment of the existing literature by providing evidences from a different culture, assisting to design effective supportive strategies, planning training programs and appropriate infrastructures for women to improve their quality of life during the menopausal period.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hakimi, Sevil& Simbar, Masumah& Tahrani, Fahimah Ramadani. 2014. Perceived concerns of Azeri menopausal women in Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 5, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hakimi, Sevil…[et al.]. Perceived concerns of Azeri menopausal women in Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 5 (May. 2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hakimi, Sevil& Simbar, Masumah& Tahrani, Fahimah Ramadani. Perceived concerns of Azeri menopausal women in Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 5, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-385754
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 7
Record ID
BIM-385754