ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2022
Barriers and facilitators of adherence to treatment among women with vulvovaginal candidiasis: a qualitative study.
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- Treatment recommendations for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis across complementary and conventional disciplines: a national survey of Australian healthcare professionals.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2026Article
- Latent profile analysis of stigma and medical coping among patients with vaginitis: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- 'It's not just thrush, it's recurrent thrush': a qualitative study of patient and clinician perspectives on diagnosing recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2026Article
- The Clinical Impact of Patient Embarrassment in Gynecology: A Comprehensive Review of Barriers, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Assessment of patient perception and administration technique of vaginal tablets at a tertiary care women's hospital.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2025Article
- Economic burden of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in Uganda: a cost-of-illness analysis.IJID regions · 2025Article
- Anti-Biofilm Activity of Phenyllactic Acid against Clinical Isolates of Fluconazole-ResistantJournal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundNon-adherence of patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) to treatment recommendations leads to treatment failure and recurrence of infection. Therefore, this qualitative study was conducted to identify barriers and facilitators of observance of treatment among women afflicted with vulvovaginal candidiasis.
methodsThis qualitative study was conducted through 26 in-depth unstructured interviews with 24 patients and 2 gynecologists using purposeful sampling with maximum variation in Ahvaz, southwest Iran. Interviews were conducted in person at health centers and the gynecologist's offices. MAXQDA 10 software and conventional content analysis were used for data analysis.
resultsThe findings showed barriers and facilitator factors of adherence to treatment in women with VVC. Some of these factors lead to an increase in adherence to treatment, and others play the role of hindering factors. These factors were classified into two main categories: patients' beliefs and patients' fears and concerns.
conclusionThe results of this study showed that many of the behaviors of patients from the acceptance of the diagnosis process to treatment are rooted in the patient's beliefs and fears. Therefore, it seems necessary to design and carry out interventions based on the findings of this study, which can be used in the development of appropriate solutions, treatment guidelines, and adopting a policy for treatment adherence.
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