Assistência de enfermagem à mulher no climatério : uma revisão de literatura.

Abstract

Climacteric is defined as a biological phase of life that comprises the transition between the reproductive and non-reproductive periods of a woman's life. Due to the numerous hormonal changes, menstrual irregularity and hot flushes are the most reported complaints by women in this phase, these and other symptoms may be called Climacteric Syndrome, and interfere with women's quality of life. These women should be assisted by health services in the face of this new phase, but there is a weakness in health-related actions, which affect the quality of care, and perpetuating a distorted view of being a woman. Objective: To summarize in the scientific literature publications on nursing care provided to women in the climacteric within the scope of primary health care. Methodology This is a literature review, which extracted articles from the LILACS and BDENF databases and the online library SciELO, covering the period from 2014 to 2018. Results: Of the 11 studies analyzed regarding nursing care provided to the women in climacteric, the main findings were identified: Actions developed by nurses in consultation with climacteric women; and Nurses' weaknesses in developing actions aimed at women in the climacteric phase. Conclusion: The nursing professional presents difficulties in relation to the care of women in climacteric. In addition to the lack of training, and lack of time for planning actions aimed at women in this phase, a more holistic look towards climacteric women and resolute health promotion actions are indispensable.