Women's experiences of pelvic inflammatory disease: implications for health-care professionals

Danielle Newton, Christine Bayly, Christopher K. Fairley, Marcus Y. Chen, Marcus Chen, Louise Keogh, Meredith Temple‐Smith, Meredith Temple-Smith, Henrietta Williams, Kathleen McNamee, Jane Fisher, Dorothy Henning, Arthur Hsueh, Jane S. Hocking, Jane Hocking
Journal of health psychology · 2013 · vol. 19(5) , pp. 618–628 · doi:10.1177/1359105313476973 · PMID:23479302 · W2078204558
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This study found that women diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease experienced both empowerment and hyper-vigilance, with infertility being a primary concern, and highlighted the importance of clinician honesty and adequate information.

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Abstract

This study explored the health-care experiences of women diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 women diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. Many women felt empowered about their health post-diagnosis; however, a smaller number reported becoming hyper-vigilant towards symptoms. Infertility was the greatest concern for women. Inadequate information and treatment resulted in negative health experiences, whereas clinician honesty and concern were viewed positively. The findings highlight the need for community education encouraging early presentation for the treatment of pelvic pain and emphasise the need for health practitioners to be responsive to the psychosocial aspects of pelvic inflammatory disease.

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Patient Education as Topic Patient Satisfaction Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Physician-Patient Relations Sick Role Adaptation, Psychological Adolescent Adult Chlamydia Infections Chlamydia Infections Chlamydia Infections Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Middle Aged Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Qualitative Research Victoria

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