Body image perceptions in women with pelvic organ prolapse: a qualitative study
JL Lowder, C Ghetti, C Nikolajski, SS Oliphant… - American journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To describe perceptions of prolapse-specific body image in women with
symptomatic prolapse. STUDY DESIGN: Women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse
quantification stage≥ II prolapse participated in semistructured focus groups or self-report
questionnaire. Transcripts were independently reviewed and body image themes were
identified and confirmed by consensus. RESULTS: Twenty-five women participated in focus
groups and 27 in online questionnaires. Transcript analysis revealed 3 central themes and …
symptomatic prolapse. STUDY DESIGN: Women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse
quantification stage≥ II prolapse participated in semistructured focus groups or self-report
questionnaire. Transcripts were independently reviewed and body image themes were
identified and confirmed by consensus. RESULTS: Twenty-five women participated in focus
groups and 27 in online questionnaires. Transcript analysis revealed 3 central themes and …