Soroor Parvizy1, Fatemeh Mirbazegh2, Farzaneh Ghasemzade Kakroudi3. 1. Department of Pediatric Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Center for Educational Research in Medical Sciences(CERMS), Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran. 2. Nursing Management Department, Vise Chancellor in Treatment Affair, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran. 3. Nursing Department, Nursing School, Islamic Azad University (Brand of Chaloos), Chaloos, Iran.
Abstract
Background: In many societies, women are vulnerable to specific situations and inequalities, which may negatively impact their own and their family's health. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore Iranian women's perspectives on this issue and to develop a categorical model for their health. Methods: The study was conducted using a grounded theory approach via 25 semi-structured interviews. Results: The results revealed that family dynamism was the core variable and identified four main categories: understanding of health, reduction of women's health, the pleasure and difficulties of motherhood, cultural and/or social factors influencing women's health. Conclusion: Policymakers should consider policies that empower women, reduce gender inequality and provide social security to maximize the probability of women being healthy.
Background: In many societies, women are vulnerable to specific situations and inequalities, which may negatively impact their own and their family's health. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore Iranian women's perspectives on this issue and to develop a categorical model for their health. Methods: The study was conducted using a grounded theory approach via 25 semi-structured interviews. Results: The results revealed that family dynamism was the core variable and identified four main categories: understanding of health, reduction of women's health, the pleasure and difficulties of motherhood, cultural and/or social factors influencing women's health. Conclusion: Policymakers should consider policies that empower women, reduce gender inequality and provide social security to maximize the probability of women being healthy.