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O impacto da dor e da autoimagem associadas à endometriose na qualidade de vida da mulher
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A endometriose é uma condição crónica que afeta cerca de 10% das mulheres
em idade reprodutiva, tendo um impacto significativo tanto na saúde física como na
mental. Este estudo investigou as implicações da dor associada à endometriose na
qualidade de vida e na autoimagem dessas mulheres. Foi utilizada uma abordagem
quantitativa, incluindo questionários específicos para avaliar a dor, qualidade de vida, e
autoimagem de 106 Mulheres com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 52 anos (M=
33.54; DP= 7.43), diagnosticadas com endometriose.
Os resultados demonstraram que a dor está diretamente relacionada à
deterioração da qualidade de vida e à baixa autoimagem. O estudo investigou a relação
entre autoimagem, dor e qualidade de vida em mulheres com endometriose, explicando
52% da variância na qualidade de vida através de um modelo de mediação. A dor
crónica teve um efeito direto e negativo na qualidade de vida. A autoimagem também
influenciou a qualidade de vida. Conclui-se que tanto a dor quanto a autoimagem
parecem demonstrar-se cruciais na perceção de bem-estar, sugerindo a necessidade de
uma abordagem terapêutica integrada.
Em conclusão, o nível de dor sentido por mulheres diagnosticadas com
endometriose associa-se negativamente ao seu nível de qualidade de vida, a perceção de
autoimagem associa-se negativamente com o nível de dor sentido e positivamente com
o nível de qualidade de vida das mulheres.
ABSTRACT: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects around 10% of women of reproductive age and has a significant impact on both physical and mental health. This study investigated the implications of pain associated with endometriosis on the quality of life and self-image of these women. A quantitative approach was used, including specific questionnaires to assess the pain, quality of life, and self-image of 106 women aged between 18 and 52 (M= 33.54; SD= 7.43), diagnosed with endometriosis. The results showed that pain is directly related to deterioration in quality of life and low self-image. The study investigated the relationship between self-image, pain and quality of life in women with endometriosis, explaining 52% of the variance in quality of life through a mediation model. Chronic pain had a direct and negative effect on quality of life. Self-image also influenced quality of life. It is concluded that both pain and self-image appear to be crucial in the perception of well-being, suggesting the need for an integrated therapeutic approach. In conclusion, the level of pain felt by women diagnosed with endometriosis is negatively associated with their level of quality of life, and the perception of self-image is negatively associated with the level of pain felt and positively associated with the level of quality of life of women.
ABSTRACT: Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects around 10% of women of reproductive age and has a significant impact on both physical and mental health. This study investigated the implications of pain associated with endometriosis on the quality of life and self-image of these women. A quantitative approach was used, including specific questionnaires to assess the pain, quality of life, and self-image of 106 women aged between 18 and 52 (M= 33.54; SD= 7.43), diagnosed with endometriosis. The results showed that pain is directly related to deterioration in quality of life and low self-image. The study investigated the relationship between self-image, pain and quality of life in women with endometriosis, explaining 52% of the variance in quality of life through a mediation model. Chronic pain had a direct and negative effect on quality of life. Self-image also influenced quality of life. It is concluded that both pain and self-image appear to be crucial in the perception of well-being, suggesting the need for an integrated therapeutic approach. In conclusion, the level of pain felt by women diagnosed with endometriosis is negatively associated with their level of quality of life, and the perception of self-image is negatively associated with the level of pain felt and positively associated with the level of quality of life of women.
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Dissertação de mestrado apresentada no
ISPA-Instituto Universitário para
Obtenção do grau de mestre na especialidade de
Psicologia da Saúde
Keywords
Endometriose Autoimagem Qualidade de vida Dor Endometriosis Self-image Quality of life Pain