1. The lived experience of mothers living with fibromyalgia syndrome: A phenomenological inquiry.
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Lo Monaco, Marika, Alblooshi, Sharifa, Mallaci Bocchio, Raffaella, Natoli, Giuseppe, Landa, Maria Luisa, and Corrao, Salvatore
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FEMALE reproductive organ diseases , *ATTITUDES toward illness , *QUALITATIVE research , *FIBROMYALGIA , *FUNCTIONAL assessment , *INTERVIEWING , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *SPOUSES , *FUNCTIONAL status , *ATTITUDES of mothers , *FAMILY relations , *THEMATIC analysis , *PSYCHOLOGY of mothers , *RESEARCH methodology , *SEXUAL dysfunction , *QUALITY of life , *MOTHERHOOD , *PHENOMENOLOGY , *ACTIVITIES of daily living - Abstract
Introduction: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a complex chronic pain condition that negatively impacts women's daily lives, particularly their roles as mothers and wives. A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted to explore the lived experiences of motherhood and daily life among women diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Methods: A sample of 10 women affected by FMS was recruited between January and February 2020. Participants were interviewed in a face‐to‐face, in‐depth interview using a semi‐structured interview guide. Data were collected until saturation, and Colaizzi's method was used to analyse data. Results: This qualitative analysis identified five themes: A trauma preceding diagnosis, Pervasive feelings of misunderstanding, A struggle to maintain strength among limitations, Challenges in fulfilling maternal roles, and Persistent sexual discomfort. The latter two themes emerged as the most prominent. Conclusion: These findings highlight the significant impact of fibromyalgia on women's family lives and suggest the need for a more comprehensive care programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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