Public perceptions of endometriosis: perspectives from both genders

Divya Shah, Shah DK, Divya K Shah, Molly B. Moravek, Anjel Vahratian, Dalton VK, Vanessa K. Dalton, Dan I. Lebovic
Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2010 · vol. 89(5) , pp. 646–650 · doi:10.3109/00016341003657900 · PMID:20235893 · W2105362243
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This survey of 543 men and women found limited knowledge of endometriosis among both genders, with knowledge positively correlated with female gender, education, and healthcare access.

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OBJECTIVE: Many women with endometriosis experience significant delay between the onset of symptoms and definitive diagnosis. Much is published on physician awareness of endometriosis and on the experiences of women with the condition. There is a paucity of data, however, surrounding perceptions of endometriosis in the general population. This study aims to assess knowledge of endometriosis among individuals of both genders. DESIGN: Survey study. SETTING: Family waiting room of a large university hospital. POPULATION: A total of 543 men and women. METHODS: Surveys were distributed to men and women over the age of 18 in the family waiting room of a large university hospital. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A series of questions regarding the etiology, symptoms, and treatments for endometriosis were combined into a composite knowledge score. RESULTS: Knowledge of endometriosis was positively correlated with female gender, education level, regular health care, and exposure to individuals with the disease. Women diagnosed with endometriosis were more likely to have discussed symptoms of the condition with their physicians than women without the diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals of both genders have limited knowledge of the signs and symptoms of endometriosis, which may contribute to the delay in diagnosis of the condition.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Health Behavior Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Public Opinion Adult Chronic Disease Cross-Sectional Studies Early Diagnosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Male Middle Aged Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain

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