Women's Reasons for Seeking Breast Reduction
A Qualitative Investigation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4946629 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rhona Reardon (University of Staffordshire), Sarah Grogan (0000-0002-7510-765X, University of Staffordshire) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 31-41 |
| Publication date | 2011-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105310367531 |
| PMID | 20656768 |
| OpenAlex | W1973133703 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 34 |
This study explored experiences of women with large breasts who were considering or had had breast reduction surgery. Open-ended questionnaires were returned via email from 32 women, 13 of whom were seeking breast reduction and 19 who had already undergone breast reduction surgery. Transcripts were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Themes arising from this analysis included physical symptoms, information, and body image and self-esteem. Implications for Health Psychology are discussed, including the necessity to assist women to cope with pain prior to breast reduction, and assisting health professionals to develop more effective communication skills
Breast reduction · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Mammaplasty · Qualitative research · Reduction (mathematics · Sociology · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Breast Implant and Reconstruction · Medicine · Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Surgery
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,23 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2016 (4) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |