Differences in chronic pain prevalence between men and women at mid-life: a systematic review protocol.
BMJ Open
; 13(4): e065497, 2023 04 28.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Epidemiological literature shows differences in chronic pain (CP) prevalence in men and women. Women are more likely to develop CP at different points of the life course, such as adolescence and old age. Less is known about the prevalence of CP by sex and the difference in prevalence during mid-life, when changes may predispose to an earlier differentiation in CP distribution. The aim of this study is to describe the difference in prevalence of CP at mid-life (ages 40-60) in men and women in the general population. METHODS ANDANALYSIS:
This systematic review follows Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Appropriate studies will be identified in the following databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED and PsycINFO. Two reviewers will independently screen each title and abstract. Studies eligible for data extraction will report estimates of CP prevalence for each sex, and/or a measure of the difference in prevalence between sexes. The findings will be reported in a narrative synthesis following the Social Research Council Methods Programme guidelines. A random effects meta-analysis will be conducted where the reviewers can justify combining results. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This review will summarise the prevalence of CP in men and women at mid-life, based on existing evidence. It is expected that the results will identify gaps in knowledge and areas for further research. The review will be submitted for publication in topic specific journals and disseminated to professional networks. Individual patient data are not included, so ethical approval is not required. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021295895.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dor Crônica
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Aspecto:
Ethics
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Open
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article