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Treatment seeking for vulvodynia and vaginismus : a systematic review

Year: 2012

Type: review

Abstract: This systematic review synthesises the current literature regarding treatment seeking decisions in women with vulvodynia and vaginismus. A database search was conducted to identify literature of interest, including both qualitative and quantitative research. Of the 555 related articles, nine were deemed eligible. Findings suggest that treatment seeking can be a protracted process that has significant implications for women with vulvodynia and vaginismus. The women's attitudes, perceptions and distress levels impact treatment seeking, with relationship factors and self-concept affecting motivation for treatment seeking. Knowing what motivates treatment seeking could improve the rates of diagnosis and successful treatment, thus improving the quality of life for women with vulvodynia and vaginismus.

Source: New Voices in Psychology

Authors: Kathy S. Bond, Elias Mpofu, Patricia Weerakoon, Russell Shuttleworth

Institution: The University of Sydney

Language: English

Topic: Sexual function and dysfunction studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1573807993

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Cites: 22

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10