Servicewomen's experiences of managing pelvic health in occupational settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite increasing numbers of women serving in defence forces worldwide, little is currently known about how servicewomen manage their pelvic health in the traditionally male environment of the military.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to explore the impacts of pelvic health issues on Australian Defence Force servicewomen and their experiences of managing their pelvic health in occupational settings.

Design

A qualitative hermeneutic design.

Methods

Telephone interviews were conducted on six currently serving female members of the Australian Defence Force located Australia-wide. A semi-structured interview guide, based on the study objectives, was used to guide the audio-recorded interviews. Data were analysed thematically.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Freire K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10333990 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature