Publications by authors named "Carmen Yolanda de Las Mercedes Villa Rosero"
BMC Womens Health
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Chronic pelvic pain affects around 4% of reproductive-age women in developed countries, with likely higher prevalence in developing nations, significantly impacting personal and socioeconomic conditions, especially for vulnerable populations like indigenous women.
- *The study aimed to assess the prevalence of chronic pelvic pain types (dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, non-cyclical pain) in indigenous women from Otavalo, Ecuador, using a cross-sectional survey of 2,429 participants.
- *Results showed that the prevalence rates were 26.6% for dysmenorrhea, 8.9% for non-cyclic pelvic pain, and 3.9% for dyspareunia, with various social and health factors linked to these conditions,
BMC Womens Health
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and primary dysmenorrhoea significantly affect women's quality of life but are often overlooked, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment in Ecuador.
- A survey of 2,397 women aged 14-49 in Quito revealed a prevalence of 9.8% for CPP and 8.9% for primary dysmenorrhoea, with various associated factors identified for each condition.
- The study emphasizes the need for targeted healthcare interventions, as many affected women are not receiving treatment, and highlights the role of primary dysmenorrhoea as a risk factor for CPP.
