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Symptom-related experience and sexual health of female patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: protocol for a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.

Fangfang Ma, Lixiao Yang, Ye He, Zhu Yang

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Fangfang MaCardiac Intensive Care Unit, Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-0513-0580
Lixiao YangCardiac Intensive Care Unit, Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.
Ye HeCardiac Intensive Care Unit, Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China heye1013@163.com.
Zhu YangCardiac Intensive Care Unit, Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.

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Abstract

introductionPulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a complex condition affecting quality of life, characterised by high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries leading to heart strain. PAH's impact extends beyond physical symptoms, influencing emotional and social well-being, particularly in women where it affects sexual health and pregnancy outcomes. Despite medical advancements, the disease's full impact on women's lives is under-researched, especially regarding sexual experiences and health. This systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis aim to address this gap by examining women's experiences with PAH, informing clinical practice and patient-centred care. The protocol outlines a methodology for synthesising qualitative research to amplify women's voices and enhance our understanding of PAH's impact on female patients. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: External ethical approval is not required as this review is a retrospective review, which is undertaking secondary analysis of publicly available primary data. The results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and presented in conference papers and elsewhere. This protocol is registered with PROSPERO prospective database of systematic review. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42024529342.

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Hypertension, PulmonaryPulmonary Arterial HypertensionSexual HealthFemaleHumansQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeResearch DesignSystematic Reviews as TopicCardiovascular DiseaseHealthNursing CarePatient-Centered Care

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PMID39819938
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