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Pilewska-Kozak AB, Dziurka M, Bałanda-Bałdyga A, Monist MJ, Kopiel E, Jurek K, Łęcka AF, Dobrowolska B. Factors conditioning pain control and reduction in post-cesarean section parturients: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:382. [PMID: 38778256 PMCID: PMC11112804 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06579-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pain experienced by women in the perinatal period constitutes a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. The aim of the study was to assess conditions of pain locus of control and pain reduction in post-cesarean section parturients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional quantitative study with convenience sampling was performed among 175 hospitalized post-cesarean section women in hospitals in Eastern Poland in accordance with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement. A self-design questionnaire regarding general information and obstetrics/gynaecology medical interview, The Pain Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ) and The Beliefs about Pain Control Questionnaire (BPCQ) were used. The inclusion criteria were as follows (1) age of ⩾18 years old; (2) cesarean section (CS); (3) period from the 13th hour to the end of the 72nd hour after the procedure; and (4) informed consent. The data was analyzed with IBM SPSS Statistics. RESULTS Internal locus of control (M = 14.02) was provided the highest value by the parturients and followed by chance events (M = 12.61) and doctors' power (M = 12.18). Dominant coping with pain strategies in the post-cesarean parturients were coping self-statements (M = 19.06), praying or hoping (M = 18.86). The parturients assessed their pain coping (M = 3.31) strategies along with pain reduction (M = 3.35) at the moderate level. Higher pain control was correlated with cognitive pain coping strategies (β = 0.305; t = 4.632; p < 0.001), internal pain control β = 0.191; t = 2.894; p = 0.004), cesarean section planning (β = -0.240; t = -3.496; p = 0.001) and past medical history of CS (β = 0.240; t = 3.481; p = 0.001). The skill of reduction of pain was positively associated with cognitive pain coping strategies (β = 0.266; t = 3.665; p < 0.001) and being in subsequent pregnancy (β = 0.147; t = 2.022; p = 0.045). Catastrophizing and hoping were related to lower competences of coping with pain (B = - 0.033, SE = 0.012, β = - 0.206, T = -2.861). CONCLUSIONS The study allowed for identification and better comprehension of factors conditioning pain control and pain reduction in parturients after the cesarean section. Furthermore, a stronger belief that pain can be dealt with is found in the parturients characterized by cognitive pain coping strategies and internal pain locus of control. The skill of reduction of pain is related to cognitive coping strategy and procreation status.
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- Anna Bogusława Pilewska-Kozak
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.
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- Integrated Medical Care Department, Medical Faculty, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Chair and Clinic of Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- The Neonatal Unit of the University Clinical Hospital, No. 1 in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Sociology of Culture, Religion and Social Participation Institute of Sociological Sciences, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Saint Lazarus Hospice, The Society of Friends to People in Disease, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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Broc G, Porro B. Psychological adaptation in women with endometriosis: current knowledge and future research perspectives. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2023; 28:509-516. [PMID: 35975949 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2022.2113103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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This short report aims to present current knowledge on endometriosis. The daily repercussions of endometriosis and their impact on women's psychological state, the resentment often expressed towards doctors associated with diagnosis delay, influencing both appropriation and adaptation to the disease and driving women mainly to self-manage are discussed. Directions for research and intervention include the need to devise a comprehensive strategy in collaboration with stakeholders and to examine targeted study areas more thoroughly, notably related to work environment management, dietary changes and their consequences or the social representation of endometriosis among physicians, are proposed.
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- G Broc
- Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Department Psychology, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Department Psychology, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.,Univ. Angers, Univ. Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, IRSET (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S 1085, SFR ICAT, SIRIC ILIAD, Angers, France
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Rossi V, Galizia R, Tripodi F, Simonelli C, Porpora MG, Nimbi FM. Endometriosis and Sexual Functioning: How Much Do Cognitive and Psycho-Emotional Factors Matter? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19095319. [PMID: 35564711 PMCID: PMC9100036 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Women with endometriosis often suffer from genito-pelvic pain. The objective of the present study was to analyze the relationship between cognitive and psycho-emotional factors and sexual functioning of women with endometriosis, comparing women with and without endometriosis. A total of 87 women with endometriosis (EG) and 100 women without endometriosis (CG) completed a socio-demographic questionnaire; the short-form of McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ); the Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI); the Sexual Distress Scale (SDS); the Symptoms Checklist (SCL-90-R); the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20); the Positive and Negative Affects Scale (PANAS); the Sexual Dysfunctional Belief Questionnaire (SDBQ); the Sexual Modes Questionnaire (SMQ); and the Questionnaire of Cognitive Schema Activation in Sexual Context (QCSASC). EG obtained worse scores than CG in SF-MPQ, Pain subscale of FSFI, and SDS. EG reached higher scores than CG on almost all scales of SCL-90-R and lower scores in the “Identifying Feelings” scale of TAS-20. Furthermore, EG reported more negative emotions toward sexuality than CG (PANAS) higher scores on the “Affection Primacy” scale of SDBQ and the “Helpless” sexual cognitive schema of QCSASC than CG. No significant differences were found in SMQ. Sexual health professionals should address psychological, emotional, and cognitive factors since they seem involved in patients’ sexual experiences.
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- Valentina Rossi
- Institute of Clinical Sexology, 00198 Rome, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3480324419
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- Department of Dynamic, Clinical and Health Psychology, “Sapienza” University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (R.G.); (C.S.); (F.M.N.)
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- Department of Dynamic, Clinical and Health Psychology, “Sapienza” University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (R.G.); (C.S.); (F.M.N.)
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urology, “Sapienza” University, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Dynamic, Clinical and Health Psychology, “Sapienza” University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (R.G.); (C.S.); (F.M.N.)
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Choudhury T, Arunachalam R, Khanna A, Jasinska E, Bolshev V, Panchenko V, Leonowicz Z. A Social Network Analysis Approach to COVID-19 Community Detection Techniques. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19073791. [PMID: 35409474 PMCID: PMC8997780 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19073791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Machine learning techniques facilitate efficient analysis of complex networks, and can be used to discover communities. This study aimed use such approaches to raise awareness of the COVID-19. In this regard, social network analysis describes the clustering and classification processes for detecting communities. The background of this paper analyzed the geographical distribution of Tambaram, Chennai, and its public health care units. This study assessed the spatial distribution and presence of spatiotemporal clustering of public health care units in different geographical settings over four months in the Tambaram zone. To partition a homophily synthetic network of 100 nodes into clusters, an empirical evaluation of two search strategies was conducted for all IDs centrality of linkage is same. First, we analyzed the spatial information between the nodes for segmenting the sparse graph of the groups. Bipartite The structure of the sociograms 1–50 and 51–100 was taken into account while segmentation and divide them is based on the clustering coefficient values. The result of the cohesive block yielded 5.86 density values for cluster two, which received a percentage of 74.2. This research objective indicates that sub-communities have better access to influence, which might be leveraged to appropriately share information with the public could be used in the sharing of information accurately with the public.
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- Tanupriya Choudhury
- Informatics Cluster, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, India
- Correspondence: (T.C.); (V.B.); Tel.: +91-9711938087 (T.C.); +7-499-174-85-95 (V.B.)
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- Miracle Educational Society Group of Institutions, ViziaNagaram 535216, Andhra Pradesh, India;
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- Systemics Cluster, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, India;
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- Department of Operations Research and Business Intelligence, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, 109428 Moscow, Russia;
- Correspondence: (T.C.); (V.B.); Tel.: +91-9711938087 (T.C.); +7-499-174-85-95 (V.B.)
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- Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, 109428 Moscow, Russia;
- Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Russian Open Academy of Transport, 125315 Moscow, Russia
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland;
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Piotrkowska R, Sanecka N, Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska W, Jarzynkowski P. Beliefs about Pain Control in Patients after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery-A Preliminary Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063708. [PMID: 35329395 PMCID: PMC8951241 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Introduction: Pain-control beliefs significantly influence the perception of disease and, therefore, may influence the treatment outcomes of surgical patients. The sense of control is related to the sense of agency and the ability to influence one’s own life and environment. This construct may be external or internal. The belief that pain control depends on internal or external factors can depend on many variables. This may be influenced by socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as the source and cause of pain. The aim of the study was the assessment of the relationship between the intensity of postoperative pain and beliefs about pain control in patients after AAA surgery and assessment of the relationship between socio-demographic and clinical variables and beliefs about pain control in patients after AAA surgery. Materials and Methods: The research material consisted of 42 patients aged 57 to 85, hospitalized at the Department of Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery of the University Clinical Center in Gdańsk. The research was conducted from March to September 2020. The study uses a survey technique based on a standardized research tool: the Polish version of the BPCQ (The Beliefs about Pain Control Questionnaire), the NRS (Numerical Rating Scale), and the author’s own questionnaire that allows for the collection of socio-demographic data. Results: The highest intensity of pain was observed in subjects with ruptured AAA H (2) = 6.19; p < 0.05 and subjects who underwent classic surgery Z = −2.95; p < 0.05 (non-parametric Mann−Whitney U test). Subjects with ruptured aneurysms are less convinced about the influence of internal factors on pain control H (2) = 5.26; p < 0.05. The respondents’ conviction about the influence of doctors on pain control increased together with their age, rHO = 0.38, p < 0.05. Conclusion: Pain intensity after surgery did not significantly correlate with beliefs about pain control. Patients with ruptured AAA are less convinced about the influence of internal factors on pain control. With age, patients have more confidence in their doctors than in themselves to control their pain.
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- Renata Piotrkowska
- Department of Surgical Nursing, Medical University of Gdansk, Debinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
- Correspondence:
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- Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, University Clinical Centre, 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Anaesthesiology Nursing and Intensive Care, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Medical University of Gdansk, Debinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
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Seydi M, Akhbari B, Ghasem Abad SK, Jaberzadeh S, Saeedi A, Ashrafi A, Shakoorianfard MA. Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the brief illness questionnaire in Iranian with non-specific chronic neck pain. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2021; 28:323-331. [PMID: 34776159 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ) is an instrument for assessing the illness perception. Illness perception varies between individuals based on their health status. There is no study that assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of BIPQ in neck pain patients. The goal of this study was to evaluate the reliability, construct validity, and exploratory factor analysis of the Persian BIPQ in individuals with non-specific chronic neck pain. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study in which 123 individuals with non-specific chronic neck pain participated. 60 participants examined after 7 days for testing reliability. Reliability was assessed by intra-class correlation coefficient, standard error of measurement, and minimal detectable change. For assessing construct validity and item-total correlation, correlation tests were used. Also, exploratory factor analysis was done to assess the factor structure of the BIPQ. RESULTS Exploratory factor analysis' results showed that there were 2 factors with Eigenvalues >1. Factor 1 included "identity", "consequence", "timeline", and "emotional response". Factor 2 consisted of "coherence" and "treatment control". The intra-class correlation coefficient and the cronbach's alpha for the total score was 0.8 and 0.86 respectively. Results of correlation tests showed an acceptable construct validity except with SF-12 mental component. Item-total correlation tests demonstrated that the correlations were above 0.3 for all subscales except for "treatment control" and "coherence". CONCLUSION BIPQ has an acceptable properties to assess illness perception in individuals with non-specific chronic neck pain. The results of exploratory factor analysis and item-total correlation confirmed that 2-subscale version is more acceptable.
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- Mahsa Seydi
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran; Student Research Committee, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Non-invasive Brain Stimulation & Neuroplasticity Laboratory, Monash University, Victoria, 3199, Australia.
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- Department of Statistical Research and Information Technology, Institute for Research and Planning in Higher Education, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Faculty, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Batista-Mendoza G, Amaya-Frías DY, Forero-Buelvas MC, Herrera-Florez DM, Bolaño-Romero MP. Social and cultural beliefs about pain associated with endometriosis: barriers to its management in third world countries. Minerva Obstet Gynecol 2021; 74:113-115. [PMID: 34282612 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-606x.21.04923-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Rossi V, Tripodi F, Simonelli C, Galizia R, Nimbi FM. Endometriosis-associated pain: a review of quality of life, sexual health and couple relationship. Minerva Obstet Gynecol 2021; 73:536-552. [PMID: 33904688 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-606x.21.04781-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that affects women's quality of life, sexuality, and relationship. Endometriosis-associated pain plays an essential role in well-being impairment. The present review aimed to analyze literature about endometriosis-associated pain and quality of life, sexual health, and quality of the relationship, assessing the role of the biopsychosocial factors involved and the women's pain experience. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Bibliographic research of relevant articles published from 2015 to 2020 in PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Endometriosis is associated with impairing all women's quality of life domains, and pain appears to be the most influential variable. The pain mechanism is not simple and implies several biological, psychological, and social factors. Women's sexual health is also impaired, and patients report dyspareunia, sexual dysfunctions, dissatisfaction, and distress. Partners' sexual well being is compromised as well. Endometriosis negatively influences relationship quality, and the illness burden affects both couple members. CONCLUSIONS A multidisciplinary team using a couple-centered and a biopsychosocial approach is crucial to provide appropriate treatment for endometriosis-associated pain. A better comprehension of all bio-psycho-social aspects implicated in women's well-being and pain experience needs more research.
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- Department of Dynamic, Clinical and Health Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic, Clinical and Health Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic, Clinical and Health Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Carbone MG, Campo G, Papaleo E, Marazziti D, Maremmani I. The Importance of a Multi-Disciplinary Approach to the Endometriotic Patients: The Relationship between Endometriosis and Psychic Vulnerability. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10081616. [PMID: 33920306 PMCID: PMC8069439 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition, which is distinguished by the presence of the endometrial-like glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Pain and infertility are the most commonly expressed symptoms, occurring in 60% and 40% of cases, respectively. Women with endometriosis, especially those with pelvic pain, also have a greater vulnerability to several psychiatric disorders. There is, in particular, a tendency to contract affective or anxiety disorders as well as panic-agoraphobic and substance use disorders. Endometriosis with pelvic pain, infertility and psychic vulnerability usually leads to disability and a markedly lower quality of life for women of reproductive age. Thus, the burden of endometriosis is not limited to the symptoms and dysfunctions of the disease; it extends to the social, working and emotional spheres, leading to a severe impairment of global functioning. An analysis of scientific literature revealed a close relationship between specific temperamental traits, the expression of several psychiatric symptoms, chronicity of pain, risk of substance use and lower probability of a positive outcome. Endometriosis symptoms and the impact of related psychological consequences, increased vulnerability and the possible onset of psychiatric symptoms may influence coping strategies and weaken resilience, so triggering a vicious cycle leading to a marked deterioration in the quality of life. A multidisciplinary approach consisting of a medical team composed of gynecologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, experts in Dual Disorder, algologists and sexologists, would guarantee the setting of a target and taking the best decision on a personalized treatment plan. That approach would allow the prompt detection of any psychopathological symptoms and improve the endometriosis-related physical symptoms, bringing a healthier quality of life and a greater likelihood of a positive outcome.
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- Manuel Glauco Carbone
- PISA-School of Experimental and Clinical Psychiatry, 56100 Pisa, Italy;
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Division of Psychiatry, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy; (G.C.); (E.P.)
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy; (G.C.); (E.P.)
- Reproductive Sciences Laboratory, Division of Genetics and Cell Biology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- 1st Psychiatric Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Santa Chiara University Hospital, University of Pisa, 56100 Pisa, Italy;
- Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences-UniCamillus, 00131 Rome, Italy
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- Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences-UniCamillus, 00131 Rome, Italy
- Association for the Application of Neuroscientific Knowledge to Social Aims (AU-CNS), 55045 Pietrasanta, Lucca, Italy
- Vincent P. Dole Dual Disorder Unit, 2nd Psychiatric Unit, Santa Chiara University Hospital, University of Pisa, 56100 Pisa, Italy
- G. De Lisio Institute of Behavioral Sciences, 56100 Pisa, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-050-993045
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Negative metacognitive beliefs predict sexual distress over and above pain in women with endometriosis. Arch Womens Ment Health 2019; 22:575-582. [PMID: 30446830 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-018-0928-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The aim of the study was to assess the predictive value of dyspareunia, general chronic pain, and metacognitive beliefs to sexual distress in a sample of women with endometriosis. Ninety-six women (mean age = 34.60 ± 6.44 years) with a diagnosis of endometriosis took part to this cross-sectional study. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected by means of a structured ad hoc questionnaire. Metacognitive beliefs and sexual distress were assessed by means of the Metacognitions Questionnaire (MCQ30) and the Female Sexual Distress Scale-R (FSDS-r). General chronic pain intensity was collected by means of a Numeric Rating Scale. Data were subjected to Hierarchical logistic regression. We found high percentages of dyspareunia and sexual distress (i.e., 66% and 76%). Findings suggested that dyspareunia and chronic pain did not predict sexual distress, while negative beliefs about worries predicted sexual distress over and above them (p = .040, odd ratio 1.159). In the target population, metacognitive beliefs may have more influence on sexual distress than pain symptomatology.
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