Qualitative exploration of the reproductive health perceptions of middle-aged women in the United States
| Autor: | Michele L. McGrady, Cassie Lopez-Jeng, Jill E. Rowe, Shannon McMorrow |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
Gerontology
media_common.quotation_subject Gender Studies 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine 030502 gerontology Neoplasms Perception Humans Health Education Qualitative Research media_common Reproductive health 030214 geriatrics business.industry Focus Groups Middle Aged Patient Acceptance of Health Care United States Reproductive Health Female Geriatrics and Gerontology Literature study 0305 other medical science Psychology business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Women & Aging. 34:341-350 |
| ISSN: | 1540-7322 0895-2841 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08952841.2021.1936389 |
| Popis: | Empirical literature exploring the reproductive health experiences of middle-aged women is limited. Little is known about their experiences and decision-making processes related to reproductive health. The purpose of the Reproductive Health Seeking (RHS) study was to expand the understanding of reproductive health knowledge and influences impacting health decisions for middle-aged women. Thirty women aged 45-64 participated in semi-structured interviews and a focus group. Results highlighted a variety of experiences related to reproductive health including women's perceptions of reproductive health-related cancers, community resources for reproductive-related health education, and factors that influence reproductive health and healthcare seeking behavior. Results demonstrated that women are impacted by their conversations with family and friends, seek information through a variety of channels, and are calling for more information on a variety of reproductive health-related issues outside of breast cancer campaigns. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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