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Experiences and Needs of Perimenopausal Women With Climacteric Symptoms in Singapore: A Qualitative Study.
Ong, Diana Sher-Pin; Chua, Mei Tuan; Shorey, Shefaly.
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  • Ong DS; Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Chua MT; KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
  • Shorey S; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore.
J Transcult Nurs ; 31(4): 369-377, 2020 07.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31434542
Introduction: Women in the perimenopause stage may face climacteric symptoms where physical and mental challenges are experienced. The purpose of this study was to increase the understanding of the experiences and needs of perimenopausal women with climacteric symptoms in Singapore. Method: This is a descriptive qualitative study. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 20 perimenopausal women with climacteric symptoms from a tertiary public hospital in Singapore. Semistructured face-to-face interviews and thematic analysis were used for data collection and analysis, respectively. Results: Participants lacked knowledge resulting in misconceptions of the condition. Experiencing climacteric symptoms led to mixed feelings. The availability of support varied in different sources and forms. Participants seek for more information, understanding, compassion, and empathy from family members and health care professionals. Discussion: Health care professionals should provide adequate support to cater to the diverse experiences and needs of multiracial perimenopausal women with climacteric symptoms. Future research should include the perspectives of health care professionals and family members.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Climacteric / Perimenopause Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Qualitative_research Aspects: Patient_preference Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: En Journal: J Transcult Nurs Journal subject: CIENCIAS SOCIAIS / ENFERMAGEM Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Singapore Country of publication: United States

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Climacteric / Perimenopause Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Qualitative_research Aspects: Patient_preference Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: En Journal: J Transcult Nurs Journal subject: CIENCIAS SOCIAIS / ENFERMAGEM Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Singapore Country of publication: United States