Abstract
Objectivethe present study aims to understand the women's perception of the climacteric experience. Analyzing how is provided the nursing care for this audience. MethodThis is a qualitative study, developed in a Basic Health Unit (BHU), headquartered in the municipality of Crato‐CE. Participated in this study 17 women registered by UBS. Data collection was through a script of semiestruturada interview. Data was organized into thematic categories, being analyzed by the technique of content analysis. ResultsData were organized into three thematic categories: Women's Concepts about climacteric and most prevalent symptoms; Climacteric Impact to Women's Health and Search to health services during this period. The most reported physiological changes were: hot flashes, headaches, insomnia, nausea and fatigue. Was showed that most of the women did not know the meaning of the word menopause, correlating the climacteric with menopause. It was noticed that most of them did not seek any professional assistance. ConclusionWas noted the need for establishment and implementation of specific strategies for women in climacteric period in UBS, not only through the expansion of services already covered, as well as the formulation of specific programs that make it possible to match current demand.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
