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. 2020 May 24;20:112. doi: 10.1186/s12905-020-00964-0

Table 4 Presentation of subcategories and theme that emerged from the analysis

Subcategory Category Theme

Depression and anxiety

Life’s sadness

Influence on the psychological health The experience of being fragmented and feelings of disconnectedness

Life is on hold

Loss of joy in life

Lacking meaning in life

Female identity

Partner relationship

Not complete as a woman

Social isolation

Envy of others

Alienation from social life