Repercussions of the climateric among nurses an exploratory study
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
;
11(3)dec 21, 2012. tab
Article
in English, Spanish, Portuguese
| LILACS, BDENF
| ID: lil-673957
ABSTRACT
The climacteric presents some unique features, especially in relation to body functioning. Although women may experience symptoms due to hormonal, physical and psycho-emotional changes, they may claim that there is a lack of information. Aim: To identify the physical effects of the climacteric on professional nurses who are involved directly in healthcare. Methodology: This is an exploratory, descriptive study carried out with climacteric professional nurses at a University Hospital in Rio de Janeiro in 2010. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and the results were subjected to content analysis. Results: Exhausting working hours associated with the physical effects of the climacteric increases the chances of alterations in nurses' personal and professional lives. Conclusion: Considering that nursing is still a predominantly female profession, it is important to look at these professionals from a specific viewpoint, and take the repercussions of the climacteric period into consideration, including in terms of their professional processes and, ultimately, their life as a whole.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Climacteric
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Women's Health
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Nursing
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
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Spanish
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Portuguese
Journal:
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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