The impact of uterine leiomyomas: a national survey of affected women
BJ Borah, WK Nicholson, L Bradley… - American journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective We sought to characterize the impact of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in a racially
diverse sample of women in the United States. Study Design A total of 968 women (573
white, 268 African American, 127 other races) aged 29-59 years with self-reported
symptomatic uterine leiomyomas participated in a national survey. We assessed diagnosis,
information seeking, attitudes about fertility, impact on work, and treatment preferences.
Frequencies and percentages were summarized. The χ 2 test was used to compare age …
diverse sample of women in the United States. Study Design A total of 968 women (573
white, 268 African American, 127 other races) aged 29-59 years with self-reported
symptomatic uterine leiomyomas participated in a national survey. We assessed diagnosis,
information seeking, attitudes about fertility, impact on work, and treatment preferences.
Frequencies and percentages were summarized. The χ 2 test was used to compare age …
