Johanna Falck, Karen Herbst, Bo Rolander, Annette Nygårdh, Lise-Lotte Jonasson, Jan Mårtensson
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Health-related stigma, perceived social support, and their role in quality of life among women with lipedema.
Lipedema is a chronic disease in adipose tissue affecting women. The distinctive body appearance in lipedema, often mistaken for obesity, may be detrimental to social life. In our online cross-sectional survey study, conducted from June to September 2021 among 245 women with lipedema, we found significantly more health-related stigma compared to an aged-matched general female population (N = 1872), leading to an overall lower quality of life. Conversely, strong social support was associated with better social and emotional functioning. As such, healthcare professionals must, even in the early stages, recognize this disease and address its impact on psychosocial health and well-being.
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Health Care for Women International is a critically acclaimed, international publication that provides a unique interdisciplinary approach to health care and related topics that concern women around the globe. Published twelve times a year, Health Care for Women International includes the newest research, theories, and issues in the fields of public health, social science, health care practice, and health care policy. Scholars and practitioners address topics such as cultural differences, alternative lifestyles, domestic violence, public health issues associated with the aging of the population, maternal morbidity and mortality, infectious diseases, and a host of other gender-based ethical issues. The editor also encourages discussion topics, inviting readers to comment on articles that focus on specific aspects of health issue for women.