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. 2012 Dec;4(12):619-23.
doi: 10.4103/1947-2714.104311.

Experiences of vasectomy: a phenomenological study

Habibollah Hosseini  1 , Fatemeh Abdi
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Experiences of vasectomy: a phenomenological study

Habibollah Hosseini et al. N Am J Med Sci. 2012 Dec.

Abstract

Background: Irregular growth of population is considered as a serious threat to the international community. It is a major obstacle for socioeconomic development. One of the methods to control the population is by providing effective methods of contraception. Vasectomy, as a simple and effective contraceptive method, has been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is very important to involve men in the control of population and the promotion of reproductive health.

Aims: This study was conducted with the aim of describing the experiences of the men who underwent vasectomy.

Materials and methods: This qualitative study was performed by using a phenomenological research design. The sample consisted of 14 vasectomized men selected through purposive sampling method. In-depth and open interviews with participants were conducted to collect the data.

Results: The results were transcribed and recorded in comprehensive field notes. Colaizzi's method was used to analyze the data. Four themes emerged from the obtained results of the present study, which described the structure of the experiences of men as follows: Opinions about vasectomy, own perceptions about vasectomy, experiences with the procedure, and recommendation of vasectomy to others.

Conclusion: Vasectomy can influence achievement of family planning goals and participation of men in this regard. The results of this study can help the planners and health-care providers for appropriate interventions, and training and counseling programmers to increase the acceptability and uptake of vasectomy in the society.

Keywords: Experience; Qualitative study; Vasectomy.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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