Perceptions of Obese Women on Sexuality

Cecílio, Hellen Pollyanna Mantelo; Sanches, Rafaely de Cássia Nogueira; Radovanovic, Cremilde Aparecida Trindade; Marcon, Sônia Silva

doi:10.5935/1415-2762.20140070

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“…Similarly to men with MO, the women reject a body that limits their physical, social and sexual lives (Granero‐Molina et al, 2020). Dissatisfaction associated with physical and psychological complexes (Mantelo et al, 2014), together with the woman's body image insecurity, lead to low self‐esteem (Yazdani et al, 2018) and prevent the enjoyment of sexuality.…”

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“…According to the female participants in the study, MO also interfered with the partner's (man's) sexuality, but they accepted it, learnt from it, and adapted to living with their partners' bodies and new sex lives. The partner shared their worries regarding the risks associated with MO, especially bariatric surgery; but they supported the women's Dissatisfaction associated with physical and psychological complexes (Mantelo et al, 2014), together with the woman's body image insecurity, lead to low self-esteem (Yazdani et al, 2018) and prevent the enjoyment of sexuality.…”

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“…Sexual well-being refers to the person's subjective experience of sexuality and how it is evaluated in the context of their personal relationships (Verschuren et al, 2010). In accordance with Mantelo et al (2014), social and cultural factors also affect sexual life. Along these lines, our participants felt stigmatized and suffered rejection in their closest social groups (Albano et al, 2019;Brewis, 2014).…”

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“…These may present alongside a lack of desire and sexual satisfaction (Mariano et al, 2014), difficulty in reaching orgasm and a decreased quality of reproductive health and life as a whole (Broughton & Moley, 2017). MO may also result in stigma and loss of social life (Albano et al, 2019), reduced perception of attractiveness, increase in shame and impaired eroticism and sexual health (Mantelo et al, 2014; Westermann et al, 2015).…”

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Sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

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Torrente-Sánchez

Ferrer-Márquez

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Journal of Advanced Nursing

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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 semistructured 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 hope and (3) the partner as a source of support for sexuality in women with MO. Conclusion:Women hide a body that they do not accept and ignore their own sexuality, focusing on that of their partner. Although the women have doubts about their partners' desire for them, they share the decision-making process with them whilst waiting for bariatric surgery, on which they place all of their hopes for improved sexuality and quality of life. Impact:The findings highlight the importance of exploring the experiences and sexual issues faced by heterosexual women with MO in a bariatric surgery program. Bariatric nurses have a privileged position to assess these women's sexuality, recommend alternatives to sexual intercourse or refer them to sexologists. As part of the multidisciplinary team, nurses can contribute to managing the expectations of women with MO and their partners in relation to the improvement of their sex lives following bariatric surgery.

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Sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

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Torrente-Sánchez

Ferrer-Márquez

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“…Other studies also showed a positive impact on the physical and mental health of the participants, reflecting improvements in their lives (21)(22)(23) , improvement in self-esteem, physical activity, social life, work performance, sexual pleasure and food approach (23)(24)(25) .…”

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Meanings attributed to changes occurring after bariatric surgery: an analysis in the light of Grounded Theory

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Objectives: to understand the meanings attributed to the changes experienced after bariatric surgery by people with obesity. Methods: this is a study with a qualitative approach, with a theoretical framework in Symbolic Interactionism; and methodological, in the Grounded Theory. There were 12 participants who underwent bariatric surgery in two health services (bariatric surgery clinic; general hospital). Data collection took place between July and October 2020, through an intensive interview. Testimonies were recorded using an electronic device and transcribed in full. Data were coded in the MAXQDA 2020 software and analyzed considering the adopted theoretical framework. Results: two categories emerged: Rebuilding a social life; and Rediscovering self-esteem. From the articulation of these categories, the phenomenon “Re-signifying life after bariatric surgery” was constructed. Final Considerations: bariatric surgery contributed to significant changes in the daily lives of participants, and Symbolic Interactionism allowed the understanding of how participants interpreted their meanings.

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