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Men's perceptions and attitudes toward their wives experiencing menopause
Juliana Reale Caçapava Rodolpho1, Bruna Cid Quirino1, Luiza Akiko Komura Hoga1
1a School of Nursing , University of São Paulo , São Paulo , SP , Brazil.
Men
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Men's Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Natural menopause significantly impacts women's lives.
- Men's understanding of menopause is crucial for marital support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore men's perceptions, experiences, and attitudes toward wives undergoing natural menopause.
- To identify how men's understanding influences marital dynamics during menopause.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing the oral history method.
- Interviews conducted with 20 men whose wives are experiencing menopause.
Main Results:
- Men overcame misconceptions about menopause through shared experiences.
- Men recognized wives' needs, offered support, and adapted to marital changes.
- Men identified their own needs as partners of menopausal women.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced male understanding of menopause improves emotional support for wives.
- Better spousal understanding positively impacts marital relationship quality during menopause.
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