Endometriosis and expressions of self-management and resilience among Asian women living in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A photovoice study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges for Asian people living with endometriosis. The purpose of this study was to describe the endometriosis-related coping and self-management strategies used by South, East, and Southeast Asian women living in British Columbia, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these contributed to their strength and resilience.

Design and methods

Using photovoice methodology, South, East, and Southeast Asian women residing in a Western Canadian province were invited to generate photographs representing their experiences of living with endometriosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographs were discussed during semi-structured interviews, and data were thematically analyzed.

Results

Women (n = 22) conveyed that d

SUBMITTER: Marshall N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833103 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature