Midlife experiences of Thai women

Arpanantikul, Manee

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03064.x

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“…Thai middle-aged women expressed vulnerability to poor health related to menopause, osteoporosis, and managing stress (39). Some of the qualitative researches showed menopausal women looked upon their symptoms related to the menopause both as consequences of hormonal changes and as a part of natural ageing (39, 40). The women participated in the present study, attributed all of physical and mental changes to menopause.…”

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Perceived Concerns of Azeri Menopausal Women in Iran

Hakimi

Simbar

Tehrani

2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:Menopause is a complex biological phenomenon which is affected by socio-cultural and physiological factors. These factors may cause different experiences and concerns for menopausal women from different countries and even among women of diverse ethnic groups living in the same country. The signs and symptoms of menopause are exacerbated by the negative attitude of menopausal women and their deep concerns.Objectives:We aimed to explore self-experienced concerns of Iranian menopausal women residing in Tabriz.Materials and Methods:Phenomenological approach was used for analyzing the participants’ experiences and perceptions about menopause. Data were collected through 18 semi-structured in-depth interviews; carried out from February to July 2012. Participants were menopausal women aged between 46-57 years who experienced menopause no more than 4 years before the interview. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Constant comparative analysis of the data was conducted using MAXQDA 10.Results:Participants’ concerns were classified into 4 main themes, including: inability, aging, isolation, and healthiness.Conclusions:Understanding these concerns might contribute to the enrichment of the existing literature by providing evidences from a different culture, assisting to design effective supportive strategies, planning training programs and appropriate infrastructures for women to improve their quality of life during the menopausal period.

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Perceived Concerns of Azeri Menopausal Women in Iran

Hakimi

Simbar

Tehrani

2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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“…Sociocultural and religious expectations dictate that women should play the role of caregiver (Kaewthep, ). Most Thai women often fulfil the role of caregiver without expecting anything in return, because of their religious belief that doing good accumulates moral merit, and acts of merit are performed in the hope that they will bring spiritual rewards in this life and the next (Arpanantikul, ). Some reasons women care for family members with chronic illness at home include feeling attached to their family members and being motivated by love, morals, and spiritual beliefs (Manerojjana, Chaowalit, & Songwathana, ).…”

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Women's perspectives on home‐based care for family members with chronic illness: An Interpretive phenomenology study

Arpanantikul

2018

Nursing & Health Sciences

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The number of people with chronic illness who need home-based care is increasing globally. Home-based care is socially constructed to be work carried out by women. However, little attention has been paid to the opinions of middle-aged women caring for family members with chronic illness at home. In this study, Thai women's perspectives on home-based care for family members with chronic illness using interpretive phenomenology were identified. Fifteen middle-aged women were interviewed twice, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Four major themes emerged: (i) role obligation; (ii) social life change; (iii) doing good things; and (iv) lack of support. Important findings were that care was considered a woman's duty owing to cultural beliefs. Most participants sacrificed their own needs to care for others, as doing good things is considered an important Buddhist belief. Caring for others decreased women's social networks, but they cared more for their own health. Support with finances, information, workplaces, and care recipients should be provided to women with care responsibilities. These results can help nurses to better understand women's caring roles and the consequences of home-based care that influence woman's health.

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“…Middle age is frequently seen as a marker of decline in women’s health, and the most remarkable phase for most women is that of hormonal changes and their associated effects 2. In women, decreasing ovarian steroid hormone production around menopause affects several metabolic systems, such as the turnover of bone tissues, lipoprotein metabolism, and vessel walls.…”

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Exercise prescription for Iranian midlife women

Najmabadi

2010

IJGM

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Objectives:The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a multimodal intervention (including the Women’s Wellness Program) on increasing levels of physical activity in Iranian midlife women.Study design:This 12-week study was conducted in women aged 50–65 years living in the general population. Women who were allocated to the intervention group (n = 40) received an intervention, which combined a multimodal program of physical activity and health education. Women in the control group continued their normal physical activities (n = 45).Mean outcome measure:The women completed a questionnaire that included measures for items of interest for this analysis, such as menopausal status, sociodemographic, and exercise and activity levels.Results:Analysis of covariance indicated that the intervention was effective in improving women’s physical activity. The test showed that there was a significant difference between intervention and control in current vigorous activity.Conclusion:Physical activity should be encouraged for prevention and reduction of risks for chronic disease and for improvement of health in midlife women. The multimodal intervention program may offer implications for designing and implementing exercise interventions in further studies.

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Midlife experiences of Thai women

Cited by 21 publications

References 15 publications

Perceived Concerns of Azeri Menopausal Women in Iran

Perceived Concerns of Azeri Menopausal Women in Iran

Women's perspectives on home‐based care for family members with chronic illness: An Interpretive phenomenology study

Exercise prescription for Iranian midlife women

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