Postpartum sexual health: a principle‐based concept analysis

O’Malley, Deirdre; Higgins, Agnès; Smith, Valerie

doi:10.1111/jan.12692

Cited by 46 publications

(58 citation statements)

References 58 publications

(151 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Creating expectations regarding postpartum sexual activity should become part of the clinical conversation in the peripartum and postpartum clinical encounter. Postpartum sexual health is a complex topic, and, although some midwives and physicians do discuss it with women, it often is not prioritized in the education of either profession, and thus in‐depth discussions with women about their sexual health in the first few months following a birth is not always standard of care . Yet sexual health is important for providers to address, especially in light of current findings that postpartum women commonly engage in sexual activity soon after birth and that sexual satisfaction is lower during pregnancy and postpartum than antepartum.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Behavior, Satisfaction, and Contraceptive Use Among Postpartum Women

Sok¹,

Sanders²,

Saltzman³

et al. 2016

J Midwife Womens Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Behavior, Satisfaction, and Contraceptive Use Among Postpartum Women

Sok¹,

Sanders²,

Saltzman³

et al. 2016

J Midwife Womens Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Moreover, the final step of the method by Penrod and Hupcey () is the integration of the data assessments into a singular theoretical description of the concept. Although the use of antecedents and consequences is not specifically mentioned by Penrod and Hupcey () in the development of this description, it is evident in the literature that they are identified and reported in the description of conceptual components, which in turn inform the description (O'Malley, Higgins, & Smith, ; Smith, Devane, & Murphy‐ Lawless, ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, the final step of the method by Penrod and Hupcey (2005) is the integration of the data assessments into a singular theoretical description of the concept. Although the use of antecedents and consequences is not specifically mentioned by Penrod and Hupcey (2005) in the development of this description, it is evident in the literature that they are identified and reported in the description of conceptual components, which in turn inform the description (O'Malley, Higgins, & Smith, 2015;Smith, Devane, & Murphy-Lawless, 2012). The use of model or associated cases as integral steps in the interpretation of a concept is an additional commonality evident across the works of Norris (1982) and Walker and Avant (2018) and would appear to directly mirror the work of Wilson (1963).…”

Section: Casuistrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Concept development in Nursing and Midwifery: An overview of methodological approaches

Beecher

Devane

White

et al. 2018

Int J of Nursing Practice

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Over the past four decades, there has been a growing focus on the resolution of conceptual problems through the process of concept development. As the focus on this area has grown, so too has the number of debates in the literature on methodological aspects of concept development. Aim To provide an overview of the essential methodological considerations of concept development. Design Discussion paper. An overview is presented of the methodological considerations of commonly used concept development strategies and methods within nursing and midwifery. Data Sources Literature dating from the inception of concept development in nursing and midwifery. Implications for Nursing and Midwifery The robust development of concepts is a vital component in advancing the knowledge base of nursing and midwifery theory and practice. However, the complexity of the concept development literature may serve to exacerbate the challenges of developing a given concept, in particular for the novice researcher. Conclusion The methodological considerations discussed provides guidance in determining the most appropriate strategy and method of concept development.

show abstract

“…[7] As a subjective experience, sexuality depends on the person, and usually their partner, in the context of bodies, feelings, and emotions. [8] Sexuality emerges as what has been learned culturally, historically, and socially without an emphasis on the biomedical roles of biology and reproduction. [9] In the context of women; however, sexuality is perceived to be interrupted by pregnancy, changed by childbirth, and limited by motherhood.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The meaning of postpartum sexual health for women living in Spain: A phenomenological inquiry.

Pardell-Dominguez

Palmieri

Domínguez-Cancino

et al. 2020

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Sexual health is a multidimensional phenomenon constructed by personal, social, and cultural factors but continues to be studied with a biomedical approach. During the postpartum the woman transitions to mother, as well as partner to parent and couple to family. There are new realities in life in the postpartum, including household changes and new responsibilities that can impact the quality of sexual health. This phenomenon is understudied especially in the context of Spain. The purpose of this study was to describe the lived experience of postpartum sexual health among primiparous women giving birth in Catalonia (Spain). Methods This was a phenomenological study with a purposive sample of women within the first postpartum year. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews until saturation was achieved. Analysis followed Colaizzi's seven-step process with an eighth translation step added to limit cross-cultural threats to validity. Also, the four dimensions of trustworthiness were established through strategies and techniques during data collection and analysis. Results Ten women were interviewed from which five themes emerged, including: Not feeling ready, inhibiting factors, new reality at home, socio-cultural factors, and the clinician within the health system. The process of returning to sexual health was “figured out” as women engaged in experiential learning through trial and error. Most participants reported reduced libido after childbirth, experienced altered body image, and resumed sexual activity before feeling ready. A common finding was fatigue and feeling overloaded by the demands of the newborn. Partner support was described as essential to returning to a normal relationship. Discussions about postpartum sexual health with clinicians were described as taboo, and largely absent from the care model. Conclusion Evidence-based practices should incorporate the best evidence from research, consider the preferences of the woman, and use clinician expertise to make decisions. As such, human caring practices should be incorporated into clinical guidelines to recognize the preferences of women regarding their sexual health. Clinicians need to be authentically present, engage in active communication, and tailor their care. More qualitative studies are needed to understand postpartum sexual health in different contexts, cultures, and countries and to identify similarities and differences through metasynthesis.

show abstract

Postpartum sexual health: a principle‐based concept analysis

Abstract: Postpartum sexual health is conceptually immature with limited applicability in current midwifery practice.

Cited by 46 publications

References 58 publications

Sexual Behavior, Satisfaction, and Contraceptive Use Among Postpartum Women

Sexual Behavior, Satisfaction, and Contraceptive Use Among Postpartum Women

Concept development in Nursing and Midwifery: An overview of methodological approaches

The meaning of postpartum sexual health for women living in Spain: A phenomenological inquiry.

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About