Lived experience of Thai women and their changing bodies in midlife
Document Type
Journal Article
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery / Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre
RAS ID
15019
Abstract
This study focused on the lived experience of Thai women and their changing bodies in midlife. The methodology chosen was a phenomenological approach. Eighteen women aged 46-55years, who lived in the southern Thailand and identified themselves as experiencing physiological changes, participated in the study. Five themes became apparent during the analysis of the women's stories: changing in midlife, sensing normal phenomena, searching for explanation, sense of loss, and self-managing. This study reveals that Thai women's traditional ties to Buddhism play a major role in their acceptance of midlife as part of the life cycle; an event that is best managed with support from other women. Health professionals should reconsider their understanding of women's midlife experiences in order to provide effective healthcare support to Thai women.
DOI
10.1111/j.1442-2018.2012.00710.x
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Comments
Noonil, N., Hendricks, J. M., & Aekwarangkoon, S. (2012). Lived experience of Thai women and their changing bodies in midlife. Nursing and Health Sciences, 14(3), 312-317.