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Kvinnors upplevelser av att ha urinvägsinfektion: En allmän litteraturstudie
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Women's experiences of having a urinary tract infection : A general literature review (English)
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Urinvägsinfektion (UVI) är en vanligt förekommande bakteriell infektion som främst drabbar kvinnor. Symtomen har visat sig ha en negativ inverkan på livskvaliteten där kvinnor kan uppleva minskat fysiskt, psykiskt och socialt välbefinnande. Brister hos vården bidrar till att kvinnor lider i det tysta och en stigmatisering kring infektionen skapar ökat lidande. Genom sjuksköterskans förståelse för kvinnors upplevelse kan ett personcentrerat förhållningssätt utvecklas och relevanta stödinsatser synliggöras. Syfte: Syftet var att belysa kvinnors upplevelse av att ha urinvägsinfektion. Metod: En allmän litteraturstudie med induktiv ansats som baserats på nio vetenskapliga artiklar varav alla var kvalitativa. Artiklarna granskades och analyserades för att framställa studiens resultat. Resultat: Studiens resultat bildade tre kategorier (1) Utmaningar i dagligt liv (2) Förändringar i sociala sammanhang (3) Inverkan på sexuell hälsa. Konklusion: Resultatet i litteraturstudien kan bidra till ökad förståelse för infektionens inverkan på kvinnors dagliga liv, sociala sammanhang och sexuella hälsa. Ökad kunskap och förståelse kan bidra till ett förbättrat stöd och utveckling av evidensbaserade egenvårdsstrategier. För att minska stigmatisering och lidande behöver sjuksköterskan initiera samtal om UVI och möta varje individ utifrån unika behov.

Abstract [en]

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that primarily affects women. Symptoms negatively impact quality of life and may reduce physical, psychological, and social well-being. Shortcomings in healthcare contribute to silent suffering, and stigma surrounding the condition increases distress. A better understanding of women’s experiences can support the development of a person-centred approach and make appropriate support more visible. Aim: To highlight women’s experiences of having a urinary tract infection. Method: A general literature review with an inductive approach based on nine qualitative scientific articles. The articles were reviewed and analysed to generate the findings. Results: Three main categories emerged: (1) Challenges in daily life, (2) Changes in social contexts, and (3) Impact on sexual health. Women described a wide range of symptoms that affected sleep, work, and daily activities. UTI also influenced intimate relationships and led to social withdrawal, partly due to stigma. Women expressed a need for understanding and support in healthcare encounters. Conclusion: The results highlight the need for increased awareness of UTI’s impact on women’s lives. Nurses should initiate conversations about the condition and respond to individual needs. More knowledge can strengthen support and contribute to the development of evidence-based self-care strategies.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025. , p. 39
Keywords [en]
Experience, person-centered care, urinary tract infection, woman
Keywords [sv]
Kvinna, personcentrerad vård, upplevelse, urinvägsinfektion
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Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-55932OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-55932DiVA, id: diva2:1954848
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Nursing Programme, 180 credits
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Available from: 2025-04-28 Created: 2025-04-28 Last updated: 2025-10-01Bibliographically approved

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