Table 3 Characteristics of included studies: Methods
Ref | Data collection | Analysis | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|
[12] | Semi structured interview | Thematic coding | Reality of problem, self-treatment, GP dissatisfaction. |
[13] | Semi structured interview | Thematic coding and content analysis | Defining the problem, understanding of menstruation, causes of AUB, GP dissatisfaction. |
[14] | Semi structured interview | Thematic coding | Understanding of normal periods, normalised by GP. |
[15] | Un-structured interview | Grounded theory | Poor access to care, GP experience (normalised), understanding symptoms. |
[16] | Semi structured interview | Constant comparative analysis | Pressure to conceal symptoms, social boundaries. |
[17] | Un-structured interview | Constant comparative analysis | Self-treatment, concealment, resistance to see GP - dismissive and self-doubt. |
[18] | Un-structured interview | Inductive thematic analysis | Need supportive care, resources available, participation in decision making. |
[19] | Structured focus group | Thematic coding | Consistency in perception, social embarrassment. Built model of quality of life for clinical use. |
[20] | Semi structured interview | Thematic coding | Normalising, self-management, competing demands, GP visits and gender. |
[21] | Semi structured interview | Inductive thematic analysis | Perception of normal, limited knowledge, avoidance of GP. |
[22] | Semi structured interview | Inductive thematic analysis | Assumptions, GP dissatisfaction, self-doubt, health literacy. |
[23] | Structured interview | Thematic coding | Relationship and gender of GP, cost, stigma. |