ArticlePatient education and counseling2023
"I think people should be more aware:" Uterine fibroid experiences among women living in Indiana, USA.
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- Examining Artificial Intelligence Chatbots' Responses in Providing Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Information for Young Adults: Qualitative Content Analysis.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2026Article
- Women's Reproductive Health Conditions and Fertility Goals.Population research and policy review · 2026Article
- Black Women's Response to the Dismissal and Normalization of their Chronic Pelvic Pain.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2025Article
- The Uterus Keeps the Score: Black Women Academics' Insights and Coping with Uterine Fibroids.Journal of health and social behavior · 2025Article
- The integrative health status of women with uterine fibroids wishing to maintain fertility: a cross-sectional study based on Levine's conservation model.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea) · 2025Article
- The experiences of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids in the Kingdom of Eswatini.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2024Article
- Enhancing Uterine Fibroid Care: Clinician Perspectives on Diagnosis, Disparities, and Strategies for Improving Health Care.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo understand healthcare experiences among patients with uterine fibroids (fibroids) across the continuum of care, from early symptoms through diagnosis, treatment, and management, while also investigating health disparities.
methodsWe conducted 20 semi-structured interviews with patients with fibroids. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and qualitatively analyzed using thematic analysis. Eligible participants were women aged 18 and over, residing within 75 miles of one of the two recruitment locations (Tippecanoe or Marion County) in Indiana, USA.
resultsWomen experienced myriad physical symptoms, which often manifested into psychological and sexual disturbances and infiltrated all aspects of daily life. Internet searches were frequently mentioned as their main information source. Fertility became a prominent factor in deciding treatment options. However, health disparities prevented some from receiving quality fibroids healthcare. Some women reported staying home during COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the management of physical symptoms. Overall, participants advocated for greater fibroids awareness and education.
conclusionResults highlight barriers and facilitators to fibroids-related decisions, behaviors, and outcomes. Translation of research to practice was guided by a combined Social-Ecological Model and social determinants of health framework for development of strategic interventions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Interventions should aim to improve fibroids healthcare access, education and awareness, and patient-provider communication for minority, rural, and low socioeconomic status communities disproportionately impacted by fibroids.
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