The Impact of Sexism and Gender Stereotypes on the Legitimization of Women's Low Back Pain

Low back pain is the worldwide leading cause of disability and, even though women's pain experience is more severe, frequent, and enduring, female patients are often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Health professionals ’ gender stereotypes and social norms may underlie the downgrading of pain.

Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 13, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Sara Prego-Jimenez, Eva Pereda-Pereda, Joana Perez-Tejada, Jone Aliri, Olatz Go ñi-Balentziaga, Ainitze Labaka Tags: Original Research Source Type: research