@article{ref1,
title="Being a woman with acquired brain injury: challenges and implications for practice",
journal="Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation",
year="2015",
author="Haag, Halina L. and Caringal, Michiko and Sokoloff, Sandra and Kontos, Pia and Yoshida, Karen and Colantonio, Angela",
volume="97",
number="2 Suppl",
pages="S64-70",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: To explore the experiences of women with non-stroke related ABI to gain greater insight into their general and sex- and gender-specific health and well-being concerns, and to identify areas for future research. <br><br>DESIGN: A qualitative pilot study using interpretive description methodology and a sex-and gender-based analysis of data collected through focus groups. SETTING: Community. PARTICIPANTS: A sample of survivors, and formal and informal caregivers of women with ABI (n=16) living in Canada. INTERVENTIONS: Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Not applicable. <br><br>RESULTS: Participants identified significant barriers to achieving optimal health and well-being for women survivors of ABI, including a lack of knowledgeable professionals. We identify three interrelated themes: (1) experiences shaped by gender norms and roles; (2) experiences influenced by physiological phenomena, including perceived hormone imbalances; and (3) experiences surrounding interpersonal relationships and sexuality. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Post-ABI care should include education about the influences of sex and gender on health and well-being. Acknowledging the impact of gendered roles, and the broader socio-political context of gender and disability, is important to develop appropriate services and supports following ABI. Incorporating effective communication strategies between client and health care professional can also be a potent rehabilitation strategy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0003-9993",
doi="10.1016/j.apmr.2014.12.018",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2014.12.018"
}