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ArticleFrontiers in global women's health2026

Associations of health and lifestyle factors with multidimensional quality of life among women with endometriosis: a cross-sectional study.

Marijana Matek Sarić, Marija Ljubičić, Tamara Sorić, Ana Sarić, Emili Marušić, Salma Abdi Mahmoud, Miran Čoklo

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Marijana Matek Sarić *Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia.
Marija Ljubičić *Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia.
Tamara SorićNutrition Department, Psychiatric Hospital Ugljan, Ugljan, Croatia.
Ana SarićSchool of Medicine, Catholic University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Emili MarušićDepartment of Pediatrics, General Hospital Zadar, Zadar, Croatia.
Salma Abdi MahmoudThe State University of Zanzibar, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Miran ČokloInstitute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia.

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Introduction: Endometriosis is a chronic disease associated with pain, fertility difficulties, and reduced quality of life (QoL). Beyond clinical symptoms, health-related and lifestyle behaviors may influence the long-term impact of the disease. This study aimed to assess multiple QoL dimensions in women with endometriosis and examine their associations with disease-related symptoms, body mass index (BMI), and lifestyle characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was completed by 153 women aged ≥ 18 years with self-reported endometriosis. Data included sociodemographic characteristics, body weight, physical activity, diet, smoking, and digestive symptoms, including painful defecation. The Endometriosis Impact Questionnaire evaluated physical, psychological, social, sexual and intimate, fertility, educational, employment and financial, and lifestyle QoL across three recall periods. Non-parametric tests and multivariate linear regression models assessed group differences and factors associated with QoL dimensions and overall impact. Results: The greatest burden was observed in fertility, physical, and psychological dimensions, particularly during the previous 12 months. Body-weight change since symptom onset was associated with poorer outcomes across all QoL domains. BMI showed coding-dependent associations: continuous BMI predicted greater physical and psychological impact, whereas BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m Conclusion: Endometriosis substantially affects multiple life domains, particularly fertility and physical and psychological well-being. Weight change, painful defecation, and smoking were linked to poorer QoL, while BMI demonstrated complex domain-specific associations. Integrated medical and lifestyle approaches may improve long-term disease impact.

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