Menopausal women's experiences of husband's support: A negative view

Hassan II 1 , Nik Hussain NH 2 , Sulaiman Z 3 , Abdul Kadir A 4 , Mat Nor MZ 5

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; Women's Health Development Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
  • 2 Women's Health Development Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. Electronic address: hazlinakck@usm.my
  • 3 Women's Health Development Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
  • 4 Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
  • 5 Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Enferm Clin, 2020 03;30 Suppl 2:190-193.
PMID: 32204142 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.07.075

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study explores how menopausal women perceived supports provided by their husbands.

METHODOLOGY: Total of 13 menopausal women recruited using a combination of purposive and snowball techniques from two sources, tertiary hospital and local communities in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The in-depth semi-structured interview guided was used to explore how they perceived supports provided by their husbands. The data were then analysed using a thematic analysis.

RESULTS: Five (5) themes have emerged which comprises of emotional, instrumental, appraisal, guidance, and sexual supports. One of which was a new theme (sexual intimacy support) that had not been existed previously in other literature reviews.

CONCLUSION: Majority of menopausal women perceived the supports provided by their husband were negative, rather than positive supports that they had hoped. These findings suggest that an education program tool for husbands as a support person is much needed to ensure women walk through the menopause phase in a more meaningful life.

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