Sexual and Reproductive Health in Women with Pulmonary Hypertension
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8358197 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sabrina Cipolletta (0000-0001-9886-5683, University of Padua, corresponding author), Giorgia Ravasio (Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri), Maurizio Bussotti (0000-0003-3520-249X, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1647-1657 |
| Publication date | 2022-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archives of Sexual Behavior (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0004-0002 • E-ISSN: 1573-2800 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10508-022-02284-w |
| PMID | 35165801 |
| OpenAlex | W4212983208 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 41 |
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating disease characterized by elevation in pulmonary artery pressure causing progressive symptoms: shortness of breath, fatigue, and a decline in functional ability. Research on the impact of PAH on sexual and reproductive health was sparse. The aim of this study is to explore sexual and reproductive health of women with PAH in relation to their illness experience. Twenty-five women with PAH participated in semistructured interviews. A thematic analysis was conducted on the transcripts using the ATLAS.ti software. Four main themes were identified: illness experience, intimate relationship, sexuality, and attitudes toward pregnancy. Results showed that illness changed women’s self-perception, couples’ relationship, sexuality, and the idea of an eventual pregnancy. The relationship with the partner was usually indicated as an important resource, whereas communication with health care professionals was a critical but also potential key resource for the future. Results point to the need for intervention strategies to support women with PAH and help them make aware choices. Moreover, intervention strategies may inform health care interventions and policies for tackling the challenges posed by this illness
Environmental health · Population · Public health · Qualitative research · Reproductive health · Sexual behavior · Sociology · Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
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