Author/Editor		Krčevski-Škvarč, Nevenka
Title		Prevalence of pain in family practice: gender issues
Type		članek
Source		Journal of pain management
Vol. and No.		Letnik 3, št. 2
Publication year		2010
Volume		str. 149-57
Language		eng
Abstract		Pain is experienced differently in male and female. The main reason lies in sex and gender related influences on pain. Evidence for a sex difference in pain appears from basic science, epidemiology and clinical research. Sex differences in the prevalence rates for some painful conditions are present. The objective of our survey was to identify the prevalence of certain pain conditions in the two genders. Methods: We conducted survey in 261 patients from 26 family practices. The observed pain conditions were headache, low backpain, abdominal pain and other. The questionnaire about pain experience was addressed to the patients and their family doctors to confirm the presence of painful condition in the patient medical records. Results: Females had greater prevalence of headache and abdominal pain, as well as more painful conditions than males. The patients' declarations were significantly underreported to family doctors. Conclusions: In the survy we identified more painful conditions with greater female prevalence. Our findings underline the need for greater understanding of the different gender health needs.
Descriptors		PAIN SEX PREVALENCE FAMILY PRACTICE