RT Journal Article
T1 Social Support for Female Sexual Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia.
A1 Granero-Molina, José
A1 Matarín Jiménez, Tamara María
A1 Ramos Rodríguez, Carmen
A1 Hernández-Padilla, José Manuel
A1 Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María
A1 Fernández-Sola, Cayetano
K1 female
K1 fibromyalgia
K1 phenomenology
K1 sexual dysfunction
AB The aim of this study is to describe and understand experiences related to social support for women with fibromyalgia who suffer from sexual dysfunction. An interpretive qualitative research methodology based on Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics was used. Data collection included a focus group and in-depth interviews with 13 women who averaged 44.8 years of age and 14.3 years since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Data were analyzed using Fleming's method and two themes were identified: "searching for understanding in socio-family support" and "lack of formal support regarding fibromyalgia patient's sexuality." The partner constitutes the main support for women with fibromyalgia. Although they can find understanding and social support in patient associations, they lack formal support from health care professionals. Women demand trusted and expert professionals, like sexologists and nurses, to carry out a multidisciplinary approach to tackle sexual dysfunction associated with fibromyalgia.
YR 2016
FD 2016-11-08
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/12103
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/12103
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 7, 2025