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Vaibhavi Walimbe1, Pooja Chaurasia1, Mangesh Panat2
1Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Mahatma Gandhi Mission's School of Physiotherapy Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, A Constituent Unit of MGMIHS, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Summary
Gender-specific factors significantly influence women's pain perception. Current pain education is insufficient, necessitating tailored approaches for better understanding and equitable management of women's chronic pain experiences.
Area of Science:
- Pain perception research
- Gender studies in healthcare
- Physical therapy
Background:
- Pain perception varies between sexes due to biological differences.
- Social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors significantly shape women's pain experiences.
- Current pain education methods are often generalized and lack gender specificity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore women's pain experiences through social, cultural, economic, educational, and psychological lenses.
- To discuss the complex interplay of these factors on pain perception in women.
- To highlight the need for gender-specific pain education and management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature.
- Exploration of social, cultural, economic, educational, and psychological influences on pain.
- Discussion of gender-specific pain assessment and management approaches.
Main Results:
- Women experience chronic pain conditions more frequently and intensely than men.
- Generalized pain education protocols are inadequate for addressing women's unique pain profiles.
- A complex interaction of multifactorial influences affects women's pain perception.
Conclusions:
- Generalized pain education must be replaced by gender-specific assessment and treatment.
- Culturally sensitive and equitable care is essential for meeting women's specific pain needs.
- Clinicians should prioritize patient preferences in pain management for improved outcomes.
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