“Brave Men” and “Emotional Women”: A Theory-Guided Literature Review on Gender Bias in Health Care and Gendered Norms towards Patients with Chronic Pain
Joint Authors
Samulowitz, Anke
Gremyr, Ida
Eriksson, Erik
Hensing, Gunnel
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Despite the large body of research on sex differences in pain, there is a lack of knowledge about the influence of gender in the patient-provider encounter.
The purpose of this study was to review literature on gendered norms about men and women with pain and gender bias in the treatment of pain.
The second aim was to analyze the results guided by the theoretical concepts of hegemonic masculinity and andronormativity.
Methods.
A literature search of databases was conducted.
A total of 77 articles met the inclusion criteria.
The included articles were analyzed qualitatively, with an integrative approach.
Results.
The included studies demonstrated a variety of gendered norms about men’s and women’s experience and expression of pain, their identity, lifestyle, and coping style.
Gender bias in pain treatment was identified, as part of the patient-provider encounter and the professional’s treatment decisions.
It was discussed how gendered norms are consolidated by hegemonic masculinity and andronormativity.
Conclusions.
Awareness about gendered norms is important, both in research and clinical practice, in order to counteract gender bias in health care and to support health-care professionals in providing more equitable care that is more capable to meet the need of all patients, men and women.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Samulowitz, Anke& Gremyr, Ida& Eriksson, Erik& Hensing, Gunnel. 2018. “Brave Men” and “Emotional Women”: A Theory-Guided Literature Review on Gender Bias in Health Care and Gendered Norms towards Patients with Chronic Pain. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212590
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Samulowitz, Anke…[et al.]. “Brave Men” and “Emotional Women”: A Theory-Guided Literature Review on Gender Bias in Health Care and Gendered Norms towards Patients with Chronic Pain. Pain Research and Management No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212590
American Medical Association (AMA)
Samulowitz, Anke& Gremyr, Ida& Eriksson, Erik& Hensing, Gunnel. “Brave Men” and “Emotional Women”: A Theory-Guided Literature Review on Gender Bias in Health Care and Gendered Norms towards Patients with Chronic Pain. Pain Research and Management. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212590
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1212590