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Menopausal Symptom Experience of Hispanic Midlife Women in the United States

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Using a feminist approach, we examined the menopausal symptom experience of Hispanic midlife women in the United States This was a qualitative online forum study among 27 Hispanic midlife women in the United States. Seven topics related to menopausal symptom experience were used to administer the 6-month online forum. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Four themes were identified: (a) "Cambio de vida (change of life)," (b) "being silent about menopause," (c) "trying to be optimistic," and (d) "getting support." More in-depth studies with diverse groups of Hispanic women are needed while considering family as a contextual factor.

Source: Health Care For Women International

DOI: 10.1080/07399330902887582

Authors: Eun-Ok Im, Hyun-Ju Lim, Seung Hee Lee, Sharon Dormire, Wonshik Chee, Kimberly Kresta

Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

Language: English

Topic: Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Nursing Research