Junior doctors’ understanding of vulval pain/Vulvodynia: a qualitative survey

Toeima, Eman; Nieto, Joaquı́n J.

doi:10.1007/s00404-010-1513-2

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“…In the current study, women’s perceptions of doctors’ lack of knowledge are partly supported by quantitative data regarding the knowledge of junior doctors about vulvodynia. Toeima and Nieto (2011) found that more than 60% of junior doctors in the UK underestimated the prevalence of vulvodynia, more than 80% had never attended an educational session or training course on vulvodynia, and more than 70% were not aware of the new ISSVD classification (Moyal-Barracco & Lynch, 2004). Further, Toeima and Nieto note that despite dedicated vulval pain clinics in the UK, women were frequently referred by their GP to general gynecology clinics.…”

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Women’s Experiences of Vulvodynia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Journey Toward Diagnosis

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Vulvodynia is the experience of idiopathic pain characterized by burning, soreness, or throbbing in the external female genitalia or vulva and is estimated to be experienced by 4-16% of the female population, yet only half of women seek help regarding their symptoms. Of the women who do seek help, only around 2% obtain a diagnosis. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to explore the experiences of women with vulvodynia on their journey toward diagnosis, by using semi-structured interviews and an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) methodology. Eight women were interviewed, and their experiences were analyzed and interpreted into three master themes, each with constituent sub-themes: (1) The Journey Is a Battle, (2) "What Is Vulvodynia?": Ambivalence Toward Diagnosis, and (3) Patriarchy, Women, and Sex. Overall, women perceived a healthcare system which was dismissive and shaming, with an inadequate knowledge of vulvodynia. This in turn impacted on women's psychological well-being. Psychological understanding, one-to-one therapy, and consultation and training for healthcare professionals may help to improve the psychological well-being of women with vulvodynia.

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Women’s Experiences of Vulvodynia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Journey Toward Diagnosis

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“…Previous research into knowledge of vulvodynia and its treatment among healthcare professionals has primarily focused on the perspectives of either patients (Gordon et al, 2003;Buchan et al, 2007;Törnävä et al, 2012) or physicians (Updike and Wiesenfeld. 2005;Toeima and Nieto. 2011;Phillips et al, 2013); only one study also assessed the perspectives of nursing and therapy staff (Törnävä et al, 2017).…”

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Web-based education about vulvodynia and its care among student healthcare staff: A quasi-experimental study

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Koivula

Helminen

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Nurse Education in Practice

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Student healthcare providers are the type of primary healthcare professionals who usually have first contact with young women who have problems with intimacy, such as vulvar pain - known as vulvodynia. However, a need to increase healthcare professionals' level of knowledge of vulvodynia and its care has been identified. This study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of vulvodynia and its care among student healthcare providers, before and after Web-based education. The study design was national, descriptive and quasi-experimental, and was conducted across Finland. A total of 79 participants completed baseline measurements, 58 completed web-based education and 30 took part in a follow-up survey. A survey instrument called 'Awareness and knowledge of vulvodynia and its care' was developed for this study, and the data were collected using a web-based questionnaire. Descriptive statistical methods were used to evaluate the participants' awareness and knowledge of vulvodynia and its care before and after web-based education. The primary results indicated that the participants' awareness and knowledge of vulvodynia and its care was statistically significantly improved following web-based education.

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“…Toeima and Nieto , who examined this issue from the perspective of medical practitioners, had similar results: they found that junior gynaecologists had insufficient understanding of vulvodynia and its management. Phillips et al reported a slightly better awareness among obstetricians and gynaecologists, who were moderately comfortable with providing care for vulvodynia patients.…”

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Women with vulvodynia: awareness and knowledge of its care among student healthcare staff

Törnävä

Koivula

Helminen

et al. 2017

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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Junior doctors’ understanding of vulval pain/Vulvodynia: a qualitative survey

Cited by 19 publications

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Women’s Experiences of Vulvodynia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Journey Toward Diagnosis

Women’s Experiences of Vulvodynia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Journey Toward Diagnosis

Web-based education about vulvodynia and its care among student healthcare staff: A quasi-experimental study

Women with vulvodynia: awareness and knowledge of its care among student healthcare staff

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