Emily K Bellis1, Anna D Li1, Yasmin L Jayasinghe2, Jane E Girling3, Sonia R Grover4, Michelle Peate5, Jennifer L Marino6. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Royal Women's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Royal Women's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia; Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology, The Royal Children's Hospital, VIC, Australia. 3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Royal Women's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia; Department of Anatomy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. 4. Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology, The Royal Children's Hospital, VIC, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia. 5. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Royal Women's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia. Electronic address: mpeate@unimelb.edu.au. 6. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Royal Women's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia; Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.
Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To provide insight into the unmet needs of parents of adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding or dysmenorrhea, in the context of their daughters' menstrual concerns. DESIGN: Qualitative interview study using semi-structured interviews. SETTING: Gynecology outpatient clinic at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. PARTICIPANTS: Parents of adolescent girls with heavy menstrual bleeding or dysmenorrhea recruited from an adolescent gynecology clinic between May and August 2018. INTERVENTIONS: In depth, semi-structured interviews with 24 parents whose daughters had heavy menstrual bleeding or dysmenorrhea. Data were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Themes derived from interview transcripts about the supportive care needs of parents. RESULTS: Thirteen themes emerged in the interviews across 4 areas of need: (1) experiences with healthcare, (2) informational needs, (3) support and acceptance, and (4) financial impacts. Across the interviews, parents identified a need for greater awareness and education among parents and daughters, health professionals, and the broader community. CONCLUSION: This research confirmed that parents play a significant role in daughters' menstrual health care and have a series of unmet needs. Strategies and interventions specifically targeting these parents may be warranted.
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To provide insight into the unmet needs of parents of adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding or dysmenorrhea, in the context of their daughters' menstrual concerns. DESIGN: Qualitative interview study using semi-structured interviews. SETTING: Gynecology outpatient clinic at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. PARTICIPANTS: Parents of adolescent girls with heavy menstrual bleeding or dysmenorrhea recruited from an adolescent gynecology clinic between May and August 2018. INTERVENTIONS: In depth, semi-structured interviews with 24 parents whose daughters had heavy menstrual bleeding or dysmenorrhea. Data were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Themes derived from interview transcripts about the supportive care needs of parents. RESULTS: Thirteen themes emerged in the interviews across 4 areas of need: (1) experiences with healthcare, (2) informational needs, (3) support and acceptance, and (4) financial impacts. Across the interviews, parents identified a need for greater awareness and education among parents and daughters, health professionals, and the broader community. CONCLUSION: This research confirmed that parents play a significant role in daughters' menstrual health care and have a series of unmet needs. Strategies and interventions specifically targeting these parents may be warranted.
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