Perspectives of Dutch women on premenstrual disorder. A qualitative study exploring women's experiences.
Eur J Gen Pract
; 29(1): 2166033, 2023 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Women presenting with Premenstrual Disorder (PMD) to general practitioners (GPs) experience problems with their biopsychosocial functioning. PMD is a disorder consisting of physical and/or mood-based symptoms cyclically occurring with a significant impairment of daily life. Little is known about the symptoms and coping strategies of women with PMD and their experiences with their GPs.OBJECTIVES:
This present study aimed to improve understanding of the perspectives of women with PMD, their coping strategies and their expectations of the GP.DESIGN:
Qualitative study with semi-structured interviews.SETTING:
In 2017, Dutch women with symptoms of premenstrual disorder were recruited through local newspapers in the town of Nijmegen and the North-Holland region and via social media. After checking the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we interviewed 20 women (between 27 and 49 years of age). The interviews took place at a location of the interviewees' preference.RESULTS:
PMD symptoms can strongly influence the quality of women's lives. Three themes emerged from ouranalysis:
feelings of having two separate female identities, PMD as a life-controlling condition and different coping strategies. Most women used an active coping strategy. Women with PMD need recognition from their GPs and knowledge of proper treatment.CONCLUSION:
PMD symptoms can have a high impact on daily life. Women with PMD expressed their need for acknowledgement and a personalised approach from their GP. Greater awareness and knowledge among GPs may be helpful in this.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome Pré-Menstrual
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Clínicos Gerais
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Gen Pract
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda