Chronic pain and sex-differences; women accept and move, while men feel blue

2017175 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Graciela Rovner · University of Gothenburg

Katharina S. Sunnerhagen · University of Gothenburg

Ann Björkdahl · Marie Cederschiöld University

Björn Gerdle · Linköping University

Björn Börsbo · Ryhov Hospital Jönköping

Fredrik Johansson · Danderyds sjukhus

David Gillanders ·

Abstract

Pain acceptance (CPAQ-8) and kinesiophobia (TSK) showed the clearest differences between men and women. Pain acceptance and kinesiophobia are behaviorally defined and have the potential to be changed.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Health, psychology, and well-being

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 12, Issue 4, pp. e0175737-e0175737

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175737

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