Understanding endometriosis knowledge among diagnosed and symptomatically at-risk individuals in Australia

Reinhardt, Anne ; Mardon, Amelia K.; Eitze, Sarah; Adler, Hannah; Howe, Danielle; O’Shea, Michelle und Armour, Mike (4. August 2025): Understanding endometriosis knowledge among diagnosed and symptomatically at-risk individuals in Australia. In: npj Women's Health, Vol. 3, 46

Abstract

Endometriosis affects 5–14% of women and those presumed female at birth (PFAB), yet public understanding remains limited. In an online survey of 427 Australians, diagnosed individuals had better knowledge about endometriosis than those at risk but undiagnosed. In detail, at-risk individuals underestimated prevalence, consequences, and diagnostic pathways. Targeted education may improve symptom recognition and healthcare engagement, supporting earlier diagnosis and better care.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Form of publication: Publisher's Version
• Keywords: endometriosis; knowledge; women's health
• Faculties: Social Sciences > Department of Communications and Media (IfKW); Social Sciences > Department of Communications and Media (IfKW) > Research Papers > Communication Politics; Social Sciences > Department of Communications and Media (IfKW) > Research Papers > Media Content
• Subjects: 300 Social sciences > 300 Social sciences, sociology and anthropology; 300 Social sciences > 380 Commerce, communications and transportation
• ISSN: 2948-1716
• Language: English