The COVID‐19 pandemic and patients with endometriosis: A survey‐based study conducted in Turkey

Objective To apply rapid online surveying to determine the knowledge and perceptions of the COVID‐19 pandemic on patients with endometriosis in Turkey. Methods An online survey was conducted by the Turkish Endometriosis & Adenomyosis Society and administered to patients with endometriosis who ag...

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Published in:International journal of gynecology and obstetrics 2020-11, Vol.151 (2), p.249-252
Main Authors: Yalçın Bahat, Pınar, Kaya, Cihan, Selçuki, Nura F.T., Polat, İbrahim, Usta, Taner, Oral, Engin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anxiety - diagnosis
Anxiety - epidemiology
Anxiety - etiology
Betacoronavirus
Clinical
Coronavirus Infections - epidemiology
Coronavirus Infections - prevention & control
Coronavirus Infections - psychology
COVID-19
Depression - diagnosis
Depression - epidemiology
Depression - etiology
Endometriosis - diagnosis
Endometriosis - epidemiology
Endometriosis - psychology
Fear
Female
Humans
OB/GYN
Pandemic
Pandemics - prevention & control
Physician
Pneumonia, Viral - epidemiology
Pneumonia, Viral - prevention & control
Pneumonia, Viral - psychology
Psychological Distress
Qualitative Research
SARS-CoV-2
Social Perception
Stress
Survey
Surveys and Questionnaires
Turkey - epidemiology
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Summary:Objective To apply rapid online surveying to determine the knowledge and perceptions of the COVID‐19 pandemic on patients with endometriosis in Turkey. Methods An online survey was conducted by the Turkish Endometriosis & Adenomyosis Society and administered to patients with endometriosis who agreed to participate in the study. The survey included 25 questions prepared by an expert committee of four professionals (two gynecologists and two endometriosis specialists). Results Of the 290 questionnaires sent out, 261 (90%) were returned. A total of 213 (83.86%) patients reported that they were afraid of having endometriosis‐related problems during the pandemic period. In addition, 133 (53.63%) patients thought the management of their endometriosis was affected because of the pandemic. Conclusion Clinical studies clearly indicate that endometriosis is a condition associated with high levels of chronic stress. The COVID‐19 pandemic has led the public to experience psychological problems such as post‐traumatic stress disorder, psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. The majority of patients with endometriosis were afraid of having endometriosis‐related problems during the pandemic period. The majority of elective endometriosis surgeries have not been postponed. Patients were highly aware of the pandemic and practiced social distancing and hygiene. Only 4 (1.59%) patients with endometriosis required hospitalization. Stress in patients with endometriosis is based on the possibility that management of their endometriosis might be affected by the pandemic.
ISSN:0020-7292
1879-3479
DOI:10.1002/ijgo.13339