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Women's Experiences of Vulvodynia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Journey Toward Diagnosis.
Shallcross, Rebekah; Dickson, Joanne M; Nunns, David; Taylor, Kate; Kiemle, Gundi.
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  • Shallcross R; Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GB, UK.
  • Dickson JM; Centre for Academic Primary Care, Population Health Sciences, Bristol, The University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
  • Nunns D; Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
  • Taylor K; Department of Psychology, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia.
  • Kiemle G; Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Nottingham University Hospitals, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Arch Sex Behav ; 48(3): 961-974, 2019 04.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30047005
Vulvodynia is the experience of idiopathic pain characterized by burning, soreness, or throbbing in the external female genitalia or vulva and is estimated to be experienced by 4-16% of the female population, yet only half of women seek help regarding their symptoms. Of the women who do seek help, only around 2% obtain a diagnosis. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to explore the experiences of women with vulvodynia on their journey toward diagnosis, by using semi-structured interviews and an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) methodology. Eight women were interviewed, and their experiences were analyzed and interpreted into three master themes, each with constituent sub-themes: (1) The Journey Is a Battle, (2) "What Is Vulvodynia?": Ambivalence Toward Diagnosis, and (3) Patriarchy, Women, and Sex. Overall, women perceived a healthcare system which was dismissive and shaming, with an inadequate knowledge of vulvodynia. This in turn impacted on women's psychological well-being. Psychological understanding, one-to-one therapy, and consultation and training for healthcare professionals may help to improve the psychological well-being of women with vulvodynia.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Dor / Vulvodinia Tipo de estudo: Diagnostic_studies / Qualitative_research Limite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Middle aged Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2019 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Dor / Vulvodinia Tipo de estudo: Diagnostic_studies / Qualitative_research Limite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Middle aged Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2019 Tipo de documento: Article