Reproduktiva kvinnors upplevelser av att leva med diabetes typ 1 : Ur ett normperspektiv

Sammanfattning: Background From a global perspective, around 8.4 million individuals live with diabetes type 1, which is a chronic disease for which complex medical treatment. The disease can lead to complications and women with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of mental illness. Women with a medical disability also violate society's norms. Competence and understanding of the basic nurse can prevent ill health and alleviate suffering. Aim: The purpose of this literature review was to investigate women's experience of living with type 1 diabetes during reproductive age. Method: A literature study based on twelve articles of qualitative method were analyzed and a new result built up. Through analysis with the support of Friberg's five-step process, three main themes and ten subthemes emerged. Results: The result showed that the feeling of inadequacy in the form of physical, sexual and psychological limitations and lack of knowledge was described. The women also experienced a sense of sadness characterized by worry and fear for the future. To overcome this disease, support and motivation were important. Conclusion: The preventive work can prevent women with type 1 diabetes from risking exclusion, sexual ill health, necessary suffering and contracting mental illness. In order to promote women's health and help them reach acceptance, knowledge, support and confirmation from the health and medical services and relatives were required. By being able to make demands and question society's norms, work can be done for a more equal illness experience.