The meaning of hysterectomy for a group of chilean men partners of women who have undergone hysterectomy

Authors

  • Alejandra Araya Gutiérrez Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Escuela de Enfermería
  • María-Teresa Urrutia Soto Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Escuela de Enfermería
  • Daniel Jara Suazo Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Escuela de Enfermería
  • Sergio Silva Solovera Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Escuela de Enfermería
  • María Jesús Lira Salas Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Escuela de Enfermería
  • Claudia Flores Espinoza Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Escuela de Enfermería

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342012000600008

Keywords:

Hysterectomy, Men, Sexuality, Women's health, Qualitative research

Abstract

The objective of this study was to understand the meaning of hysterectomy according to a group of Chilean men, partners of women who have undergone the procedure (MPWH). This qualitative study was performed with in-depth interviews. A total of 15 men, partners of women who have undergone hysterectomy, were interviewed between May and September of 2010, under the approval of the Ethics Committees. Data analysis was performed using the phenomenological perspective proposed by Giorgi, and content analysis was performed according to Krippendorff. The Crestwell criteria were used to evaluate the trustworthiness of the analysis and guarantee descriptive validity. Five dimensions emerged, which represented unique aspects of hysterectomy according to the men: symptoms, comments, the attributions of the uterus, concerns and changes in sexuality. It is essential to educate MPWH in terms of the support required by women undergoing hysterectomy. Therefore they should be included in the care plan designed for women undergoing hysterectomy.

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Published

2012-12-01

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How to Cite

The meaning of hysterectomy for a group of chilean men partners of women who have undergone hysterectomy . (2012). Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 46(6), 1334-1339. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342012000600008