TY - JOUR
T1 - How life events are perceived to link to bodily distress
T2 - A qualitative study of women with chronic pelvic pain
AU - Boge-Elsnes, Cathrine Maria
AU - Risør, Mette Bech
AU - Øberg, Gunn Kristin
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is highly prevalent among women and the condition is poorly understood. In addition to multiple symptoms from the pelvis, CPP patients frequently suffer bodily distress like musculoskeletal pain and negative emotional, behavioral, and sexual implications. This paper is based on a qualitative study including semi-structured interviews with eight women with CPP. Our project has been conducted within the framework of phenomenology, particularly shaped by the concept of embodiment. We discuss the link between the lived body and CPP and address the value of making the life experiences of the patient relevant to understand this complex condition.
AB - Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is highly prevalent among women and the condition is poorly understood. In addition to multiple symptoms from the pelvis, CPP patients frequently suffer bodily distress like musculoskeletal pain and negative emotional, behavioral, and sexual implications. This paper is based on a qualitative study including semi-structured interviews with eight women with CPP. Our project has been conducted within the framework of phenomenology, particularly shaped by the concept of embodiment. We discuss the link between the lived body and CPP and address the value of making the life experiences of the patient relevant to understand this complex condition.
U2 - 10.1080/07399332.2022.2087076
DO - 10.1080/07399332.2022.2087076
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 35762902
SN - 0739-9332
VL - 44
SP - 1218
EP - 1238
JO - Health Care for Women International
JF - Health Care for Women International
IS - 9
ER -