Men's Experiences of Vasectomy: A Qualitative Research

Document Type : Original Article (s)

Authors

1 Instructor, Faculty Member, Department of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfa-han, Iran

2 MSc Student, Student Research Committee, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: Irregular population growth is considered as a serious threat to the international community. It is also a major obstacle against nations' social and economic development. Thus, one of the ways to control the population is providing effective contraceptive methods. Vasectomy is one of the most effective, simple contraceptive methods confirmed by the World Health Organization. It is important to involve men in population control and reproductive health promotion. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the experiences of a group of vasectomized men.Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a phenomenological approach. Subjects were 14 vasectomized men selected through purposive sampling. In-depth and open interviews with participants were conducted to collect data. Observations were also recorded in comprehensive field notes. A Colaizzi method was used to analyze the data transcripts.Findings: Four themes were driven from the obtained results which describe the structures of vasectomy-related experiences among men. These themes included opinions about vasectomy, impressions about vasectomy, vasectomy experiences, and recommendation to others.Conclusion: Recognizing experiences of vasectomized men and determining positive and negative aspects of this method would make specialists able to design effective vasectomy promotion training programs.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 29, Issue 162 - Serial Number 162
September and October 2012
Pages 1898-1907

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  • Receive Date: 19 February 2011
  • Revise Date: 27 May 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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