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From womanhood to endometriosis : findings from focus groups with women from different ethnic groups

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Denny, Elaine, Culley, Lorraine, Papadopoulos, Irena and Apenteng, Patricia N. (2011) From womanhood to endometriosis : findings from focus groups with women from different ethnic groups. Diversity & equality in health and care, 8 . pp. 167-180.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a long-term, disabling condition, and acommon cause of chronic pelvic pain, yet little is known about the experience of the disease among women from minority ethnic groups. This paper reports on the first phase of a UK-based study (the Endocul Project), which explored community awareness of endometriosis and the experience of living with the disease in a sample of women from a range of minority ethnic communities (Indian, Pakistani, African Caribbean, Chinese and Greek/ Greek Cypriot). Focus groups were conducted with healthy women from these five communities on contextual issues surrounding endometriosis and the women’s awareness of the condition. The data reveal many similarities between the groups, and between them and the majority white population. They also highlight cultural differences in perceptions of reproduction, fertility and menstruation. While not wishing to stereotype women, the findings of this study demonstrate the importance for providers of healthcare of recognising socio-cultural differences.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title: Diversity & equality in health and care
Publisher: Insight Medical Publishing
ISSN: 2049-5471
Official Date: 2011
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2011Published
15 June 2011Accepted
Volume: 8
Page Range: pp. 167-180
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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