Mäns upplevelser efter genomförd prostatektomi till följd av prostatacancer  En litteraturstudie  Abstrakt  Bakgrund: Prostatacancer är den vanligaste cancerformen hos män i Sverige som oftast behandlas med prostatektomi, vilket innebär att prostatakörteln avlägsnas. Prevalensen väntas öka vilket innebär att fler män kommer att komma i kontakt med sjukvården. Studier har visat att det finns stora brister i omvårdnaden och anledningen till detta är bristen på adekvat information.  Syfte: Syftet med litteraturstudien var att belysa mäns upplevelser efter genomförd prostatektomi till följd av prostatacancer.  Metod: Syftet besvarades med en litteraturstudie där nio artiklar med kvalitativ ansats användes. Artiklarna kvalitetsgranskades, analyserades och sammanställdes till ett resultat. Artikelsökningarna utfördes i CINAHL och PubMed.  Resultat: Komplikationer, bristande information och otillfredsställande uppföljning var brister som männen upplevde orsakade både ett kroppsligt och själsligt lidande samt en minskad tillit till vårdpersonalen. Trots bristerna upplevde männen tacksamhet över att ha överlevt och att stödet som de fått var betydelsefullt. Relaterat till bristerna uttryckte männen även en önskan om att hjälpa andra.  Konklusion: Utifrån bristerna som männen upplevde kan vårdpersonal ses som en orsak till lidande, men också som ett hopp i den rådande situationen. Relaterat till detta kan en ökad förståelse leda till en förbättrad omvårdnad. / Men’s experiences after completed prostatectomy due to prostate cancer A literature study Abstract Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Sweden and is often treated with prostatectomy. The prevalence is expected to increase, which means that more men will be forced to seek healthcare. Studies have shown that major shortcomings exist in the care and the reason is the lack of adequate information. Aim: To illustrate men´s experiences after completed prostatectomy due to prostate cancer. Method: A literature study based on nine articles with a qualitative approach. The articles quality was reviewed, analyzed and compiled into a result.The article searches were conducted in CINAHL and PubMed. Results: Complications, lack of information and inadequate follow-ups caused men both physical and mental suffering, and reduced reliance on caregivers. Despite the shortcomings, men experienced gratitude for having survived and that the support they received was important. Related to the shortcomings men expressed their desire to help others. Conclusion: Based on the shortcomings that the men experienced, health professionals can be seen as a cause of suffering, but also as a hope in the current situation. Related to this, better understanding can lead to improved care.

Many studies on intimate partner violence often focus on men as perpetrators and women as victims, but this study shifts the focus to men's experiences of being victims of violence. Using the theories of stigma, masculinity, and script theory, the authors aimed to address the study's purpose, which was to investigate how men articulate their experiences of violence in close relationships. Additionally, the study explored the strategies employed by professionals working with abused men to effectively counteract the stigma associated with the challenges posed by ideals of masculinity. A qualitative approach was employed, involving the analysis of self-narratives from podcasts where abused men shared their experiences. Simultaneously, two interviews were conducted with welfare professionals specializing in assisting abused men, combining primary and secondary data. The authors concluded that the issue described by both men and welfare professionals is highly complex. Stigmatization and societal norms of masculinity present significant obstacles to men being open about their experiences of being victims of violence and seeking help. By fostering awareness of these norms among professionals and adapting support strategies accordingly, conditions are created for abused men to feel validated during the help-seeking and treatment processes.