Women’s Experiences of Vulvodynia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Journey Toward Diagnosis

Shallcross, Rebekah; Dickson, Joanne M.; Nunns, David; Taylor, Kate I.; Kiemle, Gundi

doi:10.1007/s10508-018-1246-z

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“…The emergent themes were listed in a Word document, along with relevant quotes. Themes were identified at “descriptive, linguistic, and conceptual levels.” 17 This process was carried out for a single transcript from each study country.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Themes were identified at "descriptive, linguistic, and conceptual levels." 17 This process was carried out for a single transcript from each study country.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Analysis of the data continued as part of the process of writing up the various themes, as the writing itself helped facilitate the iterative process of "illuminating, strengthening, and thickening the narrative emerging from the analysis." 17 The process of producing subsequent, improved drafts of the paper similarly facilitated the clarity and depth of the analysis. 14,17 The kind of reflexive analysis described here is embedded within the interpretive phenomenological approach.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…17 The process of producing subsequent, improved drafts of the paper similarly facilitated the clarity and depth of the analysis. 14,17 The kind of reflexive analysis described here is embedded within the interpretive phenomenological approach. It is noteworthy that thematic saturation is inconsistent with the assumptions and values of this sort of reflexive analysis.…”

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This study explored experiences of selecting and utilizing a newly introduced contraceptive-the progesterone vaginal ring (PVR)-among women seeking a contraceptive method in 3 African capital cities (Abuja, Nairobi, and Senegal). The study explored women's perceptions of, and lived experiences with, using the new product to better understand their reception of a new contraceptive. This understanding will help inform the design of programs to support women in their adoption and continued use of the PVR and other new contraceptives. Patients and Methods: This longitudinal, qualitative study drew on an interpretive phenomenological approach, involving multiple in-depth interviews (IDIs) with 9 study participants over a 6-month period. Participants involved in the study were postpartum women seeking contraceptive services at participating clinics. A total of 25 IDIs were conducted, and a detailed "within-case" and "cross-case" analysis of participants' accounts was carried out to identify similar and dissimilar themes along descriptive, linguistic, and conceptual lines. Results: Four overarching themes emerged from the analysis. These themes circulated around the unconventionality of the PVR, which heightened its desirability among participants; the sense of comfort that women gained from opting to use the PVR over other FP methods; narratives of consideration that centered on women's partners, and that were important for ensuring the sustainability of women's PVR use; and the conundrums that women grappled with as they prepared to disengage from the PVR after two cycles of use. Conclusion: The PVR is an acceptable contraceptive method to postpartum women in urban African settings. However, prior to its introduction into new country contexts, formative data on women's perceptions of, and reactions to, the product need to inform country preparation processes. Such information would be useful for tailoring counseling around this contraceptive, as well as for product marketing and robust uptake of the method.

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confidence: 99%

“…Themes were identified at "descriptive, linguistic, and conceptual levels." 17 This process was carried out for a single transcript from each study country.…”

Section: Data Collection and Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Data Collection and Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Fieldnote transcripts were analyzed according to these codes through repeated readings. The analysis involved identifying narratives that were consistent with the quantitative data categories at 'descriptive' and 'conceptual' levels (Shallcross et al, 2019): fieldnote excerpts that could describe the quantitative results in more detail, or that embodied concepts highlighted by the quantitative data, were noted and categorized together as major themes.…”

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Asking and telling: An assessment of the feasibility of screening children for sexual violence in Kenyan school and health facility contexts

Undie¹,

Mak’anyengo²

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The Population Council confronts critical health and development issues-from stopping the spread of HIV to improving reproductive health and ensuring that young people lead full and productive lives. Through biomedical, social science, and public health research in 50 countries, we work with partners to deliver solutions that lead to more effective policies, programs, and technologies that improve lives around the world. Established in 1952 and headquartered in New York, the Council is a nongovernmental, non-profit organization governed by an international board of trustees.

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This study assesses the feasibility of using a screening tool to proactively identify child survivors of sexual violence in Kenyan primary school and health facility settings, and to refer such survivors to care. A mixed-methods design was employed, involving quantitative screening tool data, as well as service data from 497 girls and boys in two primary schools (in standards six to eight) and one hospital site (11-17-year-olds) and qualitative data (in the form of field notes) generated during the screening process. Results point to the feasibility of this screening intervention, as evidenced by the proportion of children in the school and health facility sites combined: 97 per cent were willing to be screened for sexual violence, 45 per cent disclosed lifetime sexual violence and 75 per cent received care subsequent to disclosing lifetime experiences of sexual violence. Further, the qualitative results 'give voice' to child survivors and their parents, demonstrating the acceptability of, and demand for, the intervention among these populations. Findings from this study suggest that screening for sexual violence against children is feasible in both school and health facility settings. Such screening also holds potential for expanding child survivors' access to care.

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Women’s Experiences of Vulvodynia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Journey Toward Diagnosis

Cited by 32 publications

References 36 publications

<p>Choosing and Using the Progesterone Vaginal Ring: Women’s Lived Experiences in Three African Cities</p>

<p>Choosing and Using the Progesterone Vaginal Ring: Women’s Lived Experiences in Three African Cities</p>

Asking and telling: An assessment of the feasibility of screening children for sexual violence in Kenyan school and health facility contexts

If we Ask, Will they Tell? (and Then, What?): Screening for Sexual Violence against Children in Kenya

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