Endometriosis and the workplace: Lessons from Australia's response to COVID-19

Mike Armour, Ciccia D, Donna Ciccia, Chelsea Stoikos, C. Stoikos, Stoikos C, Jon Wardle
The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2021 · vol. 62(1) , pp. 164–167 · doi:10.1111/ajo.13458 · PMID:34811735 · PMC9011865 · W3217384420
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This study found that Australian individuals with endometriosis reported improved symptom management and productivity due to increased work flexibility and time self-management during COVID-19-related workplace changes.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is known to impact work productivity. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shift in working practices for many, with an increase in working from home and/or flexible working hours. The aim of this online cross-sectional study was to determine if these changes resulted in changes in symptom management and productivity in Australian people with endometriosis. Three hundred and eighty-nine people responded to the survey. The majority of respondents found that their endometriosis symptoms were much easier to manage, and they were more productive. A key factor was flexibility in work hours and the increased ability to self-manage their time.

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endometriosis

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COVID-19 COVID-19 Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Australia Australia Australia Cross-Sectional Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Female Female Humans Humans Pandemics Pandemics SARS-CoV-2 SARS-CoV-2

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