Effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on women affected by endometriosis: a large cross-sectional online survey.
Alessandro ArenaBenedetta OrsiniEugenia Degli EspostiDiego RaimondoJacopo LenziLudovica VerrelliRaffaella IodicePaolo CasadioRenato SeracchioliPublished in: Annals of medicine (2021)
Women with endometriosis are particularly exposed to the risk of PTSD during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, especially if they are older or have higher levels of anxiety. Gynaecologists should resort to additional strategies, and telemedicine could represent a feasible tool to help patients cope with this situation.KEY MESSAGESThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the lives of women with endometriosis, who appeared to have a considerable risk of PTSD.Older age, higher anxiety levels and unemployment were independently associated with the risk of developing PTSD.Clinicians should develop successful alternative strategies to help patients cope with this situation, and telemedicine might represent an applicable and acceptable solution.
Keyphrases
- sars cov
- end stage renal disease
- cross sectional
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- coronavirus disease
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- posttraumatic stress disorder
- palliative care
- depressive symptoms
- skeletal muscle
- pregnant women
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- social media
- insulin resistance