ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
Internalized stigma mediates the relationship between pelvic pain severity and both depression and anxiety in women with chronic pelvic pain.
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- Integrating psychological resilience into community health strategies: addressing stigma-induced social alienation in postoperative colorectal cancer patients.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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backgroundChronic pelvic pain (CPP, i.e., pain related to the abdomen) disproportionately affects women, with about one in four women experiencing CPP worldwide. CPP has been found to be associated with numerous poor mental health outcomes (e.g., depression and anxiety). Prior research has indicated associations between CPP and stigma, yet much of this research has been qualitative.
objectivesThe present study builds on that literature by quantitatively exploring associations between CPP severity and both depression and anxiety sensitivity, as well as exploring the moderating role of internalized stigma.
designQuantitative, cross-sectional design.
methodsA sample of 241 adult women with CPP from the United States completed a series of questionnaires via an online survey. Hierarchical linear regression models and moderation analyses were used to determine associations among the variables of interest (i.e., CPP, depression, anxiety sensitivity, and internalized stigma).
resultsWomen who reported more severe CPP also reported more depression (
conclusionClinical implications are that providers treating women with pelvic pain should screen them for emotional distress (e.g., depression and anxiety) and intervene and/or refer them as appropriate. Future work should continue to explore the role of internalized stigma in women with CPP, as well as explore potential interventions aimed at reducing stigma.
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