The Relationship Between Women's Symptoms of Endometriosis and Self-Esteem

A Christian, Andrea Christian, Christian A
Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN · 1993 · vol. 22(4) , pp. 370–376 · doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.1993.tb01817.x · PMID:8410436 · W2094913420
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This paper investigated the relationship between women's endometriosis symptoms and their self-esteem.

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ObjectiveTo determine the relationship between women's symptoms of endometriosis and self-esteem.DesignDescriptive.SettingPrivate practice.ParticipantsTwenty-three mostly middle class, employed women who had been diagnosed with endometriosis and had received treatment from a physician.MethodThe volunteer subjects completed a two-part questionnaire. One part consisted of questions on demographic characteristics, health history, menstrual history, and symptoms of endometriosis, and the other part consisted of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.Main outcome measuresThe relationship between women's self-esteem and perceptions of the number, frequency, and severity of their symptoms.ResultsNo significant correlation was found between self-esteem and the number, frequency, and severity of endometriosis symptoms. Significant correlations were found between the number/frequency of symptoms and the severity of pain and between the frequency and number of symptoms.ConclusionAlthough endometriosis symptoms did not influence self-esteem, they interfered with women's lives. Assessment of psychosocial status and nursing interventions designed to relieve pain are important factors in assisting women with endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Pain Self Concept Adaptation, Psychological Adolescent Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Middle Aged Models, Nursing Pain Pain Pain Sampling Studies Severity of Illness Index Surveys and Questionnaires

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