Table 2 Theme, categories and their subcategories
Theme | Categories | Subcategories |
|---|---|---|
Bridging different realities | Being a woman today | Defining womanhood in removal of the uterus |
Being accomplished - an obstacle for own health | ||
Differing aspects on the significance of menopause | ||
Advocating for equality and just healthcare | ||
Experiencing and managing body failure | Suffering from a failing body | |
Body image as preconception of function and dysfunction | ||
Cancer as a distant reality or a present fear | ||
Perspectives of health when experiencing a medical condition | ||
Navigating the healthcare system | Supportive and available healthcare | |
Negligent and impersonal healthcare | ||
Balancing gain for yourself or future patients when participating in a study | ||
Wishing for optimal outcome but fully dependent | ||
Processing continuously until surgery | Information received and information perceived | |
Accepting uncertainties or requiring more information | ||
Finding support or supporting in social networks | ||
The burden of waiting | ||
Accepting risks and trusting relief |