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Abstract：
UNASSIGNED: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a significant global health concern for men. In Sub-Saharan Africa, PCa rates witnessed a 69% increase from 1990 to 2010. Despite this, there is a dearth of literature examining the experiences of spouses of men with PCa in Africa, as the majority of studies concentrate primarily on men.
UNASSIGNED: The study used a qualitative exploratory design, conducting in-depth face-to-face interviews with a semi-structured guide. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, with 35 recruited. Data was recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using content analysis, resulting in 2 themes and 11 subthemes.
UNASSIGNED: The research revealed that spouses providing care for husbands with PCa faced notable effects on their physical and emotional well-being. Notably, they reported experiencing leg pains due to prolonged sitting by their partners, as well as disruptions in sleep and a loss of appetite triggered by the hospital smell.
UNASSIGNED: Women encounter challenges in caring for their partners with PCa. Understanding these experiences will contribute to improving public support and assistance. Future studies should concentrate on developing interventions to help them cope with these challenges.
UNASSIGNED: The study used a qualitative exploratory design, conducting in-depth face-to-face interviews with a semi-structured guide. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, with 35 recruited. Data was recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using content analysis, resulting in 2 themes and 11 subthemes.
UNASSIGNED: The research revealed that spouses providing care for husbands with PCa faced notable effects on their physical and emotional well-being. Notably, they reported experiencing leg pains due to prolonged sitting by their partners, as well as disruptions in sleep and a loss of appetite triggered by the hospital smell.
UNASSIGNED: Women encounter challenges in caring for their partners with PCa. Understanding these experiences will contribute to improving public support and assistance. Future studies should concentrate on developing interventions to help them cope with these challenges.
摘要：
■前列腺癌（PCa）是男性的重要全球健康问题。在撒哈拉以南非洲，从1990年到2010年，PCa率增长了69%。尽管如此,缺乏研究非洲PCa男性配偶经历的文献，因为大多数研究主要集中在男性身上。
■这项研究采用了定性的探索性设计，用半结构化指南进行深入的面对面采访。参与者是通过目的性抽样选择的，35人被招募记录数据,逐字转录，并使用内容分析进行分析，产生2个主题和11个子主题。
■研究表明，为患有PCa的丈夫提供护理的配偶对他们的身体和情感健康有显著影响。值得注意的是,他们报告说，由于伴侣长时间坐着，腿部疼痛，以及医院气味引发的睡眠中断和食欲不振。
女性在照顾PCa伴侣时遇到挑战。了解这些经验将有助于改善公众的支持和援助。未来的研究应该集中在制定干预措施，以帮助他们应对这些挑战。
■这项研究采用了定性的探索性设计，用半结构化指南进行深入的面对面采访。参与者是通过目的性抽样选择的，35人被招募记录数据,逐字转录，并使用内容分析进行分析，产生2个主题和11个子主题。
■研究表明，为患有PCa的丈夫提供护理的配偶对他们的身体和情感健康有显著影响。值得注意的是,他们报告说，由于伴侣长时间坐着，腿部疼痛，以及医院气味引发的睡眠中断和食欲不振。
女性在照顾PCa伴侣时遇到挑战。了解这些经验将有助于改善公众的支持和援助。未来的研究应该集中在制定干预措施，以帮助他们应对这些挑战。
