Life-time experience of violence as a risk factor for symptomatic endometriosis
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Beitragende
Abstract
The aim of this questionnaire study is to investigate the impact of life-time experiences of violence on the course and severity of endometriosis at a University Endometriosis Center. It also explores women’s attitudes toward medical screening for violence. The questionnaire covered demographic data, medical data, information involving possible experiences of psychological, physical, sexual, and intimate partner violence as well as violence screening in medical care. Questionnaires of 118 participants were analyzed. 41/118 women reported some form of violence (34.8%). These women had a significantly higher risk for severe dysmenorrhea, use of analgesics, and comorbidities in comparison to women without life-time experiences of violence. Statistically significant differences were also found for employment status and impaired working ability. More than 60% of women considered the aspect of violence as important for health. However, only 17.1% of women with experiences of violence recalled being asked about violence by a medical professional. The study results suggest that experiences of violence have a significant impact on the course and severity of endometriosis. The findings highlight the importance of healthcare providers to be aware of the potential impact of violence on women’s health, and routine screening for violence in medical care, especially in women with endometriosis.
Details
| Originalsprache | Englisch |
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| Aufsatznummer | 2240007 |
| Seitenumfang | 7 |
| Fachzeitschrift | Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Jahrgang | 44 (2023) |
| Ausgabenummer | 1 |
| Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - Dez. 2023 |
| Peer-Review-Status | Ja |
Externe IDs
| PubMed | 37493247 |
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Schlagworte
Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung
- SDG 3 – Gute Gesundheit und Wohlergehen - Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology
- SDG 5 – Gleichberechtigung der Geschlechter - Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology
- SDG 16 – Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen - Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
- Reproduktionsmedizin - Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology
- Klinische Psychologie - Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology
- Geburtshilfe und Gynäkologie - Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology
- Psychiatrie und psychische Gesundheit - Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology
Schlagwörter
- Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology
Bibliotheksschlagworte
- 610 Medizin und Gesundheit - Deep-infiltrating endometriosis, endometriosis, intimate partner violence, routine screening for violence, sexual violence, Women's Health, Humans, Risk Factors, Female, Endometriosis, Surveys and Questionnaires, Intimate Partner Violence/psychology