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Table 2 Themes identified

From: Psychosocial implications of tubal ligation in a rural health district: A phenomenological study

Area

Related to

Themes

1. Somatic symptoms

Physical symptoms that increased, disappeared, or worsened.

1. Menstrual disorders

2. Backache

3. Abdominal pains

4. Undifferentiated symptoms

5. Pregnancy-related complaints

2. Psychological problems

How the psyche of the client is perceived reacting to sterilization.

6. Guilt-regret

7. Fear

8. Disappointment

9. Peace and satisfaction

10. Change of mind

3. Productivity

Ability to work and improve living standard

11. Reduced ability to work

12. Improved social standard

13. Decreased expenses

14. Smooth growth of children

15. Dependency

4. Human/relational problem

Relationships of the client in the household, extended family, and society

16. Changed libido

17. Unfaithfulness

18. Family support

5. Doctor-client relationships

Relationship of doctor-client in decision making and counseling

19. Lack of informed consent

20. Ineffective counseling

21. Unilateral decision