Cited by 38Endometriosis Research and TreatmentMenstrual Health and DisordersMigraine and Headache Studies

The Experience of Chronic Illness in Women: A Comparison Between Women with Endometriosis and Women with Chronic Migraine Headaches

Barnack, Jessica L., Chrisler, Joan C.·2007·Women & Health

Abstract

The diagnosis of a chronic illness is a life changing event that affects the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of a person's life. The purpose of the present study was to compare the experiences of pain, physical and psychological well-being, stress, patient satisfaction, social support, and attitudes toward menstruation of women who suffer from endometriosis and women who suffer from chronic migraine headaches. It was hypothesized that women with endometriosis would have more negative scores than women who have migraines on all measures because endometriosis is not understood by society to be a valid source of pain. Participants were 41 women with endometriosis and 32 women with migraines who were recruited from support groups and online listservs. Women with endometriosis reported significantly more pain, stress, and negative attitudes toward menstruation than did women with migraines. Implications for the differential treatment of women with chronic illnesses related to the menstrual cycle are discussed.

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Authors
Barnack, J. L., & Chrisler, J. C.
Affiliations
  • University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (US)
  • Connecticut College (US)
Venue
Women & Health
Published
2007-10-11
Volume
46
Issue
1
Pages
115-133
ISSN
  • 0363-0242 (ISSN-L)
  • 1541-0331
OpenAlex
W2117010303
Cited by
38
References
32
Citations by year
2024: 3 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 4 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.74
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Women & Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Endometriosis Research and Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Menstrual Health and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Migraine and Headache Studies
Keywords
endometriosis, chronic migraine, chronic illness experience, pain, psychological well-being, stress, patient satisfaction, social support, attitudes toward menstruation, menstrual disorders, women's health
MeSH terms
Adult, Attitude to Health, Chronic Disease, Endometriosis, Female, Humans, Menstruation, Middle Aged, Migraine Disorders, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Regression Analysis, Social Support, Stress, Psychological, Patient Satisfaction

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