This study sought to determine gender differences in the
interpretation of tuberculosis (TB) in a group of patients from the city of
Medellín.
This was a qualitative study, with the grounded theory
method. Twelve semistructured interviews were applied to patients from both
genders who were cured of TB. The sample was selected through convenience and
for analysis the information was categorized through the Atlas Ti tool.
Regarding the symptoms, the most reported is cough, but men
manifest expectoration more frequently. Men overstated the symptoms, while
women tend to minimize them. Women report mental impairment and emotional-type
manifestations produced by the disease. Men and women expressed ignorance about
the disease upon diagnosis. Both manifested fear of infection, work incapacity,
loss of employment, rejection by others, and death. Also highlighted is the
importance of family support and of the healthcare personnel. Women expressed
shame in that others knew of their disease and mentioned greater intolerance
with taking the medications.
The gender role constructed culturally constitutes the
central axis that explains how men and women interpret TB and can be modified
by educational and accompaniment processes. Family support plays an important role
in the healing process. Although common aspects exist, delving into the gender
differences against the interpretation of TB may permit a different approach of
the disease and better control of it.
Full article at: http://goo.gl/E83ahd
By:
- 1Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
- 2Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia, patricia.arbelaez@udea.edu.co.
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