The impact of Abdominal Wall Hernia (AWH) on patients’ social and sexual relationships: a Qualitative Analysis
This study illustrates the profound social and sexual disruptions AWH causes. These effects should be included in holistic and patient centred care, and incorporated into HRQoL assessment tools. Preoperative counselling should include issues of social connection and intimacy, whilst postoperative care should integrate structured support networks, psychoeducational interventions, and psychosexual counselling. Future research should pilot, revise and test the effectiveness of such measures.
Authors
- S. Chintapatla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8326-2847)
- Mark Francis Mierzwinski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9751-5865)
- Asim Abbas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8760-8415)
- Praminthra Chitsabesan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4614-9866)
- Olivia Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6687-151X)
- Veronica Oliver-Jenkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4865-3321)
Institutions
- York St John University (GB)
- York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Hernia
- Published
- 2025-07-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-025-03414-8
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.03