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Table 2 Main categories and subcategories of interdependence after hysterectomy

From: Women's interdependence after hysterectomy: a qualitative study based on Roy adaptation model

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Sub-category

Category

Theme

Fading relationship with God

Evolution in spiritual relation

Evolution in dependence and interaction with important people in life

Increasing interdependence

Reducing communication with God

Maintaining the relationship with God

Improving communication with God

Increasing dependence on offspring

Fluctuation in emotional dependency on offspring

more intimacy with offspring

Increasing relationship with offspring

Increasing interest in offspring

becoming more kind to offspring

Expressing more love to offspring

Taking Care of Kids with more sensitivity

Hiding grief due to hysterectomy from offspring

Trying to reduce offspring dependence

Reducing attachment to the offspring

No change in dependency to the offspring

more intimacy to the spouse

Change in emotional relationship from the spouse

Improving emotional attachment with spouse

augmenting love and affection to the spouse

The tendency to spend more time with spouse

Need to be with the spouse

being relaxed in the presence of the spouse

The desire to have a close relationship with a spouse

showing appreciation to the husband with Paying more attention to his support

Strengthening friendship with husband

Spend more time with spouse

Improving emotional relationship with the spouse

Compassion for the spouse due to limited sexual Activity

Impaired emotional relationship with the spouse

Not talking about self-issues with the spouse

Not accompanying with spouse

Feeling apathy to the spouse

Tendency for independence from the spouse

Receiving consolation from the spouse

The family as a refuge to receive emotional support and care

Reinforced support system

the companionship of the spouse in a lonely time

receiving spouse financial support

receiving spouse care

receiving care from family members

receiving care from relatives

Trusting to receive family support in difficulty

Taking refuge to the family to escape anxiety

Taking refuge to the family to escape anxiety

Receiving Consolation from the family

Prioritizing attending family gatherings rather than attending other gatherings

Receiving encouraging and supporting colleagues to pursue treatment

Supportive friends and peers

Increased cooperation of colleagues in performing my duties due to physical disability

Increasing the emotional support received from others

Increasing communication with hysterectomies women

Receiving guidance from hysterectomies women

Increasing emotional relationship with supportive friends

Taking refuge in friends

Spending more time with friends

Reducing contact with friends to preventing stigma

Cutting off relationship with some of friend

The disappointment of friends due to lack of support

Receiving support from the physician

Supportive health providers

Receiving emotional support and respect from nurse

Understanding affectionate communication of hospital staff