Sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study
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Granero Molina, José![Autoridad Universidad de Almería Autoridad Universidad de Almería](/themes/Mirage2/images/autoridades/autoridad.png)
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2021-11-01Resumen
Aims: The objective of this study is to describe and understand the experiences of
sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity (MO) who are in a bariatric
surgery program.
Background: Morbid obesity is a chronic, metabolic disease that affects women's
physical, psychological and sexual health. MO is associated with anxiety, depression
and body image disorders. Bariatric surgery is a reliable method for weight loss in
people with MO.
Design: A qualitative descriptive study research design was adopted.
Methods: Twenty-one
heterosexual women with MO in a bariatric surgery program
were recruited through purposive sampling. Data collection included individual semi-structured
interviews conducted between November 2018 and May 2019. Interviews
were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a computer-assisted
qualitative data.
Findings: Three main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) trapped in a body that
limits my sexuality; (2) between neglect and...
Palabra/s clave
bariatric surgery
female sexual dysfunction
morbid obesity
nursing
qualitative research
sexuality
Women's Health Services