The impact of diagnostic method on sense of control and powerlessness and social support in endometriosis patients-A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

It is recognized that for individuals living with endometriosis, receiving a diagnosis is psychosocially beneficial, but little is known about whether this is influenced by the way in which the disease is diagnosed. The primary objective of this study was to determine the impact of the diagnostic test method (clinical, diagnostic imaging, or diagnostic laparoscopy) of endometriosis on the individual's sense of control over their disease and their perceived access to social supports. The secondary objectives were to identify the impact of the diagnostic method on perceived social support, and to explore if there was a difference in the diagnostic method utilization between countries.

Material and methods

This retrospective cohort study reports on data collected u

SUBMITTER: Hanly C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10540921 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature