OP06.12: The impact of diagnostic method on sense of control and powerlessness and social support in endometriosis patients: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract:Objectives: To determine the impact of the diagnostic test method (clinical, diagnostic imaging, or diagnostic laparoscopy) of endometriosis on the individual's sense of control over their disease and their perceived access to social supports. Methods: This international retrospective cohort study reports on data collected by the validated Endometriosis Health Profile-30 (EHP-30) section of a larger survey conducted between May and July 2020. People aged 18-55 who had received a diagnosis of endometriosis were… Show more
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