Mexican Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Hysterectomy and Gender-Role Ideology in Marriage

Marván, Ma. Luisa; Quiros, Vanessa; López‐Vázquez, Esperanza; Ehrenzweig, Yamilet

doi:10.1080/07399332.2011.610540

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“…Therefore, we used two factors from the Gender-Role Ideology in Marriage Questionnaire (GRIMQ), which is directed to Mexican individuals. This questionnaire has been used in a previous study (Marván, Quiros, López-Vázquez, & Ehrenzweig, 2012). The GRIMQ was designed by the second author using the same psychometric procedure described above, with a sample of Mexican adult both men and women, all of them married for at least one year.…”

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Beliefs about and attitudes toward vasectomy in Mexico: Relationships with gender roles, ambivalent sexism, and demographic variables.

Hernández-Aguilera

Marván

2016

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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Vasectomy is a contraceptive method safer, less invasive, and easier to practice than bilateral tubal ligation. However, it is less commonly used especially in developing countries like Mexico. In the present study, we sought to determine whether some demographic and gender ideology variables are related to beliefs and attitudes toward vasectomy. Three hundred eighty-nine Mexican adults were surveyed; neither male participants nor the partners of female participants had had a vasectomy. We examined participants' beliefs and attitudes toward vasectomy, gender role ideology in marriage, and ambivalent sexism. Pearson's correlations, multivariate analyses of covariance, and linear regressions were used to analyze the data. Men and participants with limited education showed the most negative attitudes toward vasectomy. The belief that vasectomy decreases virility was most common in those who agreed with female subordination in marriage. Women, participants with higher education, those who did not agree with male infidelity in marriage, and participants who endorsed benevolent sexism were those most likely to acknowledge the benefits of vasectomy. Men and participants who agreed with female subordination in marriage were those most likely to express fear of the surgical procedure. Unfavorable ideas toward vasectomy were increased in participants with lower education and in those who agreed with female subordination in marriage. Health practitioners and researchers should take into account psychosociocultural factors concerning vasectomy in order to better understand its acceptance or rejection, and to provide accurate and current contraceptive counseling that encourages the choice of this method.

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Beliefs about and attitudes toward vasectomy in Mexico: Relationships with gender roles, ambivalent sexism, and demographic variables.

Hernández-Aguilera

Marván

2016

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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“…Patients are assumed to be able to navigate the range of options available to them for treatment and rationally select the best option for their lives in an autonomous fashion [45]. However, for women pursuing surgery for POP, these decisions are couched in cultural expectations of womanhood and femininity [31,46]. For some women, identity may be impacted by the loss of the uterus through hysterectomy, as the uterus is linked with femininity, sexuality, and motherhood; identities are further impacted given the value placed on motherhood by society [46].…”

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“…However, for women pursuing surgery for POP, these decisions are couched in cultural expectations of womanhood and femininity [31,46]. For some women, identity may be impacted by the loss of the uterus through hysterectomy, as the uterus is linked with femininity, sexuality, and motherhood; identities are further impacted given the value placed on motherhood by society [46]. Even without the loss of their uterus, the decision to have surgery for prolapse is complex.…”

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“Broken”—How Identities as Women, Mothers and Partners Are Intertwined with the Experience of Living with and Seeking Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Ramage

Ducey

Scime

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) occurs when one or more pelvic organs descend into or through the vaginal opening, significantly impacting physical and mental health. POP affects the female reproductive tract and, overwhelmingly, people who identify as women. However, little research has examined the impact of gendered expectations on women’s treatment-seeking for POP and their decision-making around surgery for POP. To address this gap, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 26 women seeking surgery for POP in Alberta, Canada. Data were analyzed from a gender-based lens, using the Framework Method. Participants reported the need to balance their identities as women, partners, and mothers in their pursuit of treatment and faced many barriers to treatment related to their gendered responsibilities. Findings highlight the gendered experiences of prolapse in the context of healthcare needs and can inform policies and practices which promote more equitable access to prolapse treatment.

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“…Prevalence of hysterectomy in countries such as the United States 26.2%, Australia 22 percent, Ireland 22.2 percent, Taiwan 8.8 percent, and Singapore 7.5 percent [ 1 ]. Culturally, the relationship between the uterus and the sense of femininity and sexuality, in addition to its role in fertility, has made the uterus an important organ for women [ 2 ]. Hysterectomy can be a difficult process for women.…”

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Women's interdependence after hysterectomy: a qualitative study based on Roy adaptation model

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Background Hysterectomy is a difficult process that some women encounter that can affect their interdependence, but its impact on women’s Interdependence has received less attention. Therefore, this study aimed to explain women’s Interdependence after hysterectomy. Methods This qualitative study was performed using a directed content analysis approach in Mashhad (Iran). Thirty women with a history of hysterectomy were included in the study by purposive sampling method. Data were collected from August 2018 to November 2019 using semi-structured interviews based on the interdependence mod of the Roy adaptation model until data saturation. Data analysis was performed using MAXQDA software and the deductive approach of Elo and Kingas (J Adv Nurs 62(1):107–115, 2008. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04569.x). Results Data analysis led to the production of 537 initial codes from participants’ experiences. By merging and categorizing them, the theme of “increasing interdependence” emerged, which consists of 2 categories: “Evolution independence and interaction with important people in life” and “Reinforced support system”, that include six subcategories. Conclusion After hysterectomy, women not only feel a strong need for support from family members, especially their husbands, they are also seeking support from health care providers and their colleagues. Before the hysterectomy, it is recommended that family members be consulted to ensure the emotional support and care of women after the hysterectomy. It can help the adaptation to hysterectomy.

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Mexican Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Hysterectomy and Gender-Role Ideology in Marriage

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

Beliefs about and attitudes toward vasectomy in Mexico: Relationships with gender roles, ambivalent sexism, and demographic variables.

Beliefs about and attitudes toward vasectomy in Mexico: Relationships with gender roles, ambivalent sexism, and demographic variables.

“Broken”—How Identities as Women, Mothers and Partners Are Intertwined with the Experience of Living with and Seeking Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Women's interdependence after hysterectomy: a qualitative study based on Roy adaptation model

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