A targeted educational programme improves fundamental knowledge of menstrual pain and endometriosis in young women: The Endometriosis Awareness Promotion Project

Khan, Khaleque Newaz; Ogawa, Kanae; Iwasa, Kinuko; Kuroboshi, Haruo; Okimura, Hiroyuki; Koshiba, Akemi; Manabe, Emiko; Izumi, Mie; Akira, Shigeo; Kashi, Mehdizadeh; Allahqoli, Leila; Tahermanesh, Kobra; Matloobi, Maryam; Ramašauskaitė, Diana; Šilkūnas, Mindaugas; Cerniauskaite, Migle; Tintara, Hatern; Klangsin, Satit; Horiguchi, Go; Teramukai, Satoshi; Sawa, Toshiyuki; Fushiki, Shinji; Itoh, Kyoko; Nakashima, Masahiro; Fujishita, Akira; Guo, Sun‐Wei; Kitawaki, Jo; Mori, Taisuke

doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.07.009

“…3, The Correlations between Knowledge and Education Levels, the p-value > 0.05 means there is no relationship between education level and knowledge of endometriosis, This study agree with many previous study as (Kotowska et al, 2021), (Adewunmi & Sasah, 2022. ), (Arab et al, 2022), (Henry et al, 2022), (Kotowska et al, 2021), (Le Busque & Mellish, 2023), (S. L. Mohamed El Sayed et al, 2022), (Ramani Devi et al, 2021, (Roullier et al, 2021), (Szymańska & Dąbrowska-Galas, 2021), (Wróbel et al, 2022), (Khan et al, 2022), (Sodeinde & Konu, 2022), (Randhawa et al, 2021), (Henry et al, 2022), (Navarria-Forney et al, 2020), (Mohamed & Hassan, 2020. ), (Mecha et al, 2022), (Eldardery et al, 2022), (Abd Elrahim et al, 2022), (Adewunmi & Sasah, 2022.…”

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“…Evidence on women's fundamental knowledge of endometriosis and its consequences among college, medical and nursing students, is insufficient. (Khan et al, 2022). Since the search for a non-invasive diagnostic endometriosis marker has been conducted for many years without success so far, it seems that awareness of the clinical presentation and reported symptoms may help to provide earlier diagnoses.…”

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Awareness and Knowledge of Libyan Women about Endometriosis

Eljamay¹,

Elhassadi²,

Asrafel³

2023

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Endometriosis is a long-lasting state in which endometrial-like tissue is found outside the uterus often on the reproductive organs, bowel, and bladder. Aimed to: To find out the extent to which Libyan women know about endometriosis. Martial & Methods: During the one-year study period [2021 to 2022], answer the questions of questionnaire and interview. Result: Most of the ages were between (16 - 25 Years) 1353(73.5 %), most Education Levels (University) 1357(73.8 %), and Marital Situation the most were (Single) 1467(79.7 %). frequency and percent of Knowledge Questions Most of the answers were “I don’t know” and the answer was “No.” This indicates a lack of information about endometriosis, who suffer from endometrioses were the highest percent 75.5 %, I Don`t know 21.2 %. Percent of education the answer I don`t know 19.4 %, and by no 26.1 %. The Correlations between Knowledge and Education Levels, the p-value > 0.05 means there is no relationship between education level and knowledge of endometriosis. Conclusion: that the educational level has nothing to do with the extent of awareness among women about endometriosis, and therefore we find that the percentage of those suffering from endometriosis is very high, and that women need a lot of awareness and knowledge about the endometriosis disease.

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“…Although a general understanding of dysmenorrhea was reported by participants, previous research has found that most youth desire more information about menstrual health [ 3 ]. Education programs offered to young women to improve knowledge of dysmenorrhea are effective and increase knowledge and the likelihood of seeking professional help [ 52 ].…”

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Understanding Adolescents’ Experiences With Menstrual Pain to Inform the User-Centered Design of a Mindfulness-Based App: Mixed Methods Investigation Study

Gagnon,

Brilz,

Alberts

et al. 2024

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Background Digital interventions are increasingly popular for the provision of nonpharmacological pain interventions, but few exist for adolescents with menstrual pain. User-centered design involves incorporating users across phases of digital health intervention design, development, and implementation and leads to improved user engagement and outcomes. A needs assessment is the first step of this approach. Objective The goal of this study was to conduct a needs assessment to understand menstrual pain management needs and preferences and mindfulness experiences, preferences, and knowledge of adolescents with menstrual pain to inform the future development of an app for managing menstrual pain. Methods We used an explanatory sequential mixed method design that included a survey followed by focus groups. Adolescents aged 13-17 years completed a survey (n=111) and participated in focus groups (n=16). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis and synthesized to provide specific recommendations based on adolescent responses. Results Adolescents (n=111) who completed the survey reported a moderate understanding of mindfulness and menstrual pain. Over three-quarters (n=87, 78%) of participants practiced some form of mindfulness and 87% (n=97) of survey participants used nonpharmacological pain management strategies. Teens had a moderate perception that mindfulness could help their menstrual pain (mean 4.51/10, SD 2.45, with higher scores suggesting more interest). Themes were generated related to mindfulness experiences, menstrual pain knowledge and experiences, and app functionality. These themes underscored adolescents’ need for continued support and flexible access to mindfulness activities; their awareness of multiple influences to pain, with potential for further education in this area; and the need for menstrual pain–specific content, along with content relevant to typical day-to-day experiences of adolescents. Conclusions Adolescents with menstrual pain have an interest in using a mindfulness app for pain but have unique needs that need to be addressed to ensure app engagement and relevance for this population. Concrete recommendations for future app development are provided.

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“…The pharmacological approach aims to suppress ovulation and menstruation through hormonal treatments, with combined oral contraceptives (COCs) with low dose estrogen being considered as a first-line therapy, among other treatments. [9], Many women with endometriosis experience delay between the onset of symptoms and initial diagnosis, which is mainly due to lack of awareness, which in turn affects progress of the disease and the prognosis of the condition. [2], Endometriosis surgery worsens the phenomenon induced by endometriosis itself as the disease is associated with infertility through various mechanisms, such as chronic inflammation, increased oxidative stress, impaired angiogenesis and cell cycle dysregulation [10].…”

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confidence: 99%

Awareness and Knowledge of Libyan Women about Endometriosis

Eljamay,

ELHASSADI

2023

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Endometriosis is a long-lasting state in which endometrial-like tissue is found outside the uterus often on the reproductive organs, bowel, and bladder. Aimed to: To find out the extent to which Libyan women know about endometriosis. Martial & Methods: During the one-year study period [2021 to 2022], answer the questions of questionnaire and interview. Result: Most of the ages were between (16 - 25 Years) 1353(73.5 %), most Education Levels (University) 1357(73.8 %), and Marital Situation the most were (Single) 1467(79.7 %). frequency and percent of Knowledge Questions Most of the answers were “I don’t know” and the answer was “No.” This indicates a lack of information about endometriosis, who suffer from endometrioses were the highest percent 75.5 %, I Don`t know 21.2 %. Percent of education the answer I don`t know 19.4 %, and by no 26.1 %. The Correlations between Knowledge and Education Levels, the p-value > 0.05 means there is no relationship between education level and knowledge of endometriosis. Conclusion: that the educational level has nothing to do with the extent of awareness among women about endometriosis, and therefore we find that the percentage of those suffering from endometriosis is very high, and that women need a lot of awareness and knowledge about the endometriosis disease.

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A targeted educational programme improves fundamental knowledge of menstrual pain and endometriosis in young women: The Endometriosis Awareness Promotion Project

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Awareness and Knowledge of Libyan Women about Endometriosis

Awareness and Knowledge of Libyan Women about Endometriosis

Understanding Adolescents’ Experiences With Menstrual Pain to Inform the User-Centered Design of a Mindfulness-Based App: Mixed Methods Investigation Study

Awareness and Knowledge of Libyan Women about Endometriosis

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