Mulher e climatério: concepções de usuárias de uma unidade básica de saúde

Abstract

Objective

the present study aims to understand the women's perception of the climacteric experience. Analyzing how is provided the nursing care for this audience.

Method

This is a qualitative study, developed in a Basic Health Unit (BHU), headquartered in the municipality of Crato‐CE. Participated in this study 17 women registered by UBS. Data collection was through a script of semiestruturada interview. Data was organized into thematic categories, being analyzed by the technique of content analysis.

Results

Data were organized into three thematic categories: Women's Concepts about climacteric and most prevalent symptoms; Climacteric Impact to Women's Health and Search to health services during this period. The most reported physiological changes were: hot flashes, headaches, insomnia, nausea and fatigue. Was showed that most of the women did not know the meaning of the word menopause, correlating the climacteric with menopause. It was noticed that most of them did not seek any professional assistance.

Conclusion

Was noted the need for establishment and implementation of specific strategies for women in climacteric period in UBS, not only through the expansion of services already covered, as well as the formulation of specific programs that make it possible to match current demand.