Students Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
BMC Womens Health. 2024 Sep 12;24(1):506. doi: 10.1186/s12905-024-03350-2.
women post-menopause, are faced with various physical, emotional, and relational challenges. One such aspect that tends to be overlooked is the impact of menopause on sexual well-being. This study aimed to elucidate the concept of enriching the sexual life of women post-menopause.
A qualitative research strategy was adopted using a conventional content analysis approach. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews with 24 participants (17 women post-menopause and 7 experts), using purposive sampling.
The data analysis resulted in the extraction of 341 codes, 24 subcategories, and 8 categories. Ultimately, the following three themes emerged: "maintaining and enhancing the position of sexual relationships," "deepening sexual relationships and expanding intimacy," and "improving communication skills with the spouse ".
Enriching the sexual life of women post-menopause, as suggested by the themes, involves nurturing their relationships, keeping these connections strong and valued, deepening intimacy, and promoting effective communication to ensure a fulfilling and enjoyable experience during this phase of life. This leads to a sense of security, health, and tranquility, ultimately manifesting positive repercussions on the couple's and family's health.
女性绝经后，面临着各种身体、情感和关系方面的挑战。其中一个容易被忽视的方面是绝经对性健康的影响。本研究旨在阐明丰富绝经后女性性生活的概念。
采用定性研究策略，采用常规内容分析方法。通过对 24 名参与者（17 名绝经后女性和 7 名专家）进行半结构化访谈，采用目的性抽样进行数据收集。
数据分析提取了 341 个代码、24 个子类别和 8 个类别。最终得出以下三个主题：“维护和增强性关系的地位”、“深化性关系和扩大亲密关系”和“提高与配偶的沟通技巧”。
正如主题所建议的那样，丰富绝经后女性的性生活涉及培养她们的关系，保持这些联系的强大和有价值，深化亲密关系，并促进有效的沟通，以确保在这个人生阶段有一个充实和愉快的体验。这会带来安全感、健康和宁静，最终对夫妻和家庭的健康产生积极影响。
