Qualitative inductive analysis of the lives of women with persistent cloaca based on their narratives
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This qualitative study examines the lived experiences of nine women with persistent cloaca from childhood through adulthood, revealing ongoing challenges with excretion, vaginal management, social understanding, and psychological impact. Five major themes emerged, including the perception of being "not normal" and the reality of lifelong disease management beyond the pediatric transition period.
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- Women with persistent cloaca face lifelong excretory and vaginal management challenges that persist beyond childhood surgical correction.
- Social understanding and support significantly impact quality of life and psychosocial adaptation in PC patients.
- Patients experience persistent feelings of abnormality and gender-related inferiority requiring psychological support throughout life.
- PC is a chronic condition requiring continuous medical follow-up into adulthood, not just pediatric management.
- Age-specific concerns emerge across the lifespan, necessitating tailored multidisciplinary care from childhood through adult transition.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Qualitative inductive analysis of the lives of women with persistent cloaca based on their narratives. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-08-20. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9045?via_space=staycurrentmd
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