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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2020

Quality of life in women with endometriosis: a cross-sectional survey.

Agnieszka Bień, Ewa Rzońca, Marta Zarajczyk, Katarzyna Wilkosz, Artur Wdowiak, Grażyna Iwanowicz-Palus

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Article in Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 33 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Agnieszka BieńDepartment of Development in Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland. agnesmbien@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5268-6900
Ewa RzońcaDepartment of Development in Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6534-1100
Marta ZarajczykDepartment of Development in Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6948-7684
Katarzyna WilkoszDepartment of Development in Midwifery, Medical University, Lublin, Poland.
Artur WdowiakDiagnostic Techniques Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7011-2345
Grażyna Iwanowicz-PalusDepartment of Development in Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1617-4764
Medical University of Lublin · PL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of the study was to assess QoL and identify and analyse its determinants in women with endometriosis.

methodsThe study was performed in 2019 in health centres in Lublin (Poland) on 309 women with diagnosed endometriosis. In order to verify which factors affect QoL of the study participants, regression for qualitative variables (CATREG) was used. The applied research instruments included the WHOQOL-BREF quality of life questionnaire, the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), the Laitinen Pain Scale, and a general questionnaire.

resultsThe overall QoL score of the respondents was 3.30, whereas their overall perceived health score was 2.37. The highest QoL scores were found for the psychological domain 13.33, whereas the lowest QoL were found for the physical domain 11.52. Women with endometriosis have a moderate level of illness acceptance (24.64) and experience daily pain of moderate intensity (5.83).

conclusionWomen with endometriosis rate their overall QoL higher than their overall perceived health. Perceived QoL in women with endometriosis is most commonly associated with their acceptance of illness, BMI, negative impact of symptoms on the relationship with the partner, and dyspareunia. To improve these women's lives, care should also respond to the social, emotional, and sexual issues resulting from the illness. Such interventions will contribute to improved comfort and QoL among these women.

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AdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEndometriosisFemaleHumansMiddle AgedQuality of LifeYoung AdultAcceptance of illnessEndometriosisQuality of lifeWomen

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