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Kvinnors upplevelse av sexuell hälsa i samband med klimakteriet: En litteraturöversikt
Marie Cederschiöld University, Department of Health Care Sciences.
Marie Cederschiöld University, Department of Health Care Sciences.
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Womens experience of sexual health during menopaus : A literature review (English)
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund ​​Sexuell hälsa definieras som ett tillstånd av fysiskt, psykiskt, socialt och emotionellt välbefinnande i relation till sexualitet. Sexualitet omfattar olika aspekter av människors liv, inklusive könsidentitet, sexuell läggning, intimitet, reproduktion och sexuella roller. Klimakteriet utgör en naturlig del av kvinnans åldrande. Under denna period upphör kvinnans reproduktiva år och hormonella förändringar kan ge upphov till olika symtom såsom värmevallningar, nattliga svettningar, vaginal torrhet och sömnlöshet.

Syfte ​​Syftet med denna studie var att beskriva kvinnors upplevelse av sexuell hälsa under klimakteriet.

Metod ​​En litteraturöversikt som baserades på 10 vetenskapliga artiklar från databaserna Cinahl Complete och PubMed.

Resultat ​​Resultatet presenteras i tre huvudteman, En tid av förändring, ​Strategier för att genomgå klimakteriet, Vårdkontaktens betydelse.

Slutsats ​​Kvinnors upplevelse av sexuell hälsa under klimakteriet varierar. Klimakteriet ger upphov till olika symtom som påverkar sexuell lust och motivation. Faktorer som fysiska och psykologiska symtom, relationsstatus, förändrad kroppsuppfattning och självkänsla, liksom sociokulturella och religiösa sammanhang är betydelsefulla för sexuell hälsa och livskvalitet. Resultaten framhäver tydligt bristen på information och stöd från hälso- och sjukvård samt samhället.​

Abstract [en]

Background ​​Sexual health is defined as a state of physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being in relation to sexuality. Sexuality encompasses various aspects of people's lives, including gender identity, sexual orientation, intimacy, reproduction, and sexual roles. ​Menopause is a natural part of a woman's aging process. During this period, a woman's reproductive years come to an end, and hormonal changes can lead to various symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and insomnia.

Aim ​​The aim was to to describe womens experiences of sexual health during menopaus.

Method A literature review based on 10 scientific articles from the databases Cinahl Complete and PubMed.

Results ​​The results are presented in three main themes: A Time of Change, Strategies for Going Through Menopause, and the Importance of Healthcare Contact.​

Conclusions Women's experience of sexual health during menopause varies. Menopause gives rise to various symptoms that affect sexual desire and motivation. Factors such as physical and psychological symptoms, relationship status, altered body perception and self-esteem, as well as socio-cultural and religious contexts, are significant for sexual health and quality of life. The results clearly highlight the lack of information and support from healthcare and society.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 29
Keywords [en]
Sexual health, Climacteric, Experience, Coping, Transition
Keywords [sv]
Sexuell hälsa, Klimakteriet, Upplevelser, Strategier, Transition
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Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-10778OAI: oai:DiVA.org:esh-10778DiVA, id: diva2:1852353
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Medicine
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Available from: 2024-04-18 Created: 2024-04-17 Last updated: 2024-04-18Bibliographically approved

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