Understanding endometriosis knowledge among diagnosed and symptomatically at-risk individuals in Australia
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.
Authors
- Mike Armour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7539-9851)
- Hannah Adler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4226-582X)
- Sarah Eitze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6542-9359)
- Danielle Howe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2986-8287)
- Amelia K. Mardon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3492-782X)
- Michelle O’Shea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9629-5637)
- Anne Reinhardt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5231-0877)
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- University of South Australia (AU)
- University of Erfurt (DE)
- Westmead Institute (AU)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (DE)
- Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- npj Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s44294-025-00096-6
- Primary Topic
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00