Black Women's Psychosocial Experiences with Seeking Surgical Treatment for Uterine Fibroids: Implications for Clinical Practice.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Black women are more likely to undergo surgery for uterine fibroids compared with non-Black women. However, few studies have characterized the psychosocial experiences of Black women seeking fibroid treatment. We aimed to identify factors that shape Black women's fibroid management decisions; explore how discrimination based on race, class, and gender feature in treatment-seeking experiences, and compare experiences across age and socioeconomic status.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews with 37 Black women undergoing surgery for fibroid management. We used a thematic analysis to code transcripts and identify themes.

Results

Participants were predominately single, college educated, and insured. Respondents reported that patient-doctor interacti

SUBMITTER: VanNoy BN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9835088 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature