PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY: WOMEN'S EXPERIENCES OF SEXUALITY DURING PREGNANCY IN SURABAYA

Abstract

Introduction

Phenomenological study: Women's Experience of Sexuality During Pregnancy in Surabaya. Sexuality is the desire to build relationships, intimacy, and love. The purpose of this study was to reveal the phenomenon of women's experience of sexuality during pregnancy.

Method

Qualitative approach with a descriptive phenomenological according to Hussler philosophy with semi-structured interview techniques used in this study. Methods of data analysis is a method of Colaizzi . Sample of eight participants. There are four groups of themes, namely expressions of love during pregnancy, coital activity during pregnancy, nursing sexuality services during pregnancy, and women's expectations of health workers.

Result

The results of this research are important to be taken by nurses, in order to improve nursing care related to women's sexuality during pregnancy.

Conclusion          

Factors, physical activity factors, psychological factors, social factors, and spiritual factors influence successful aging in elderly farmers in the south-central Lamongan region. It is hoped that elderly people will understand and make efforts to achieve successful aging through a healthy lifestyle, physical activity, a positive attitude in understanding life, being active in social life, and believing in God's intervention in life.