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OVER HALF OF AUSTRALIAN WOMEN FEEL THEIR PAIN IS IGNORED OR DISMISSED - HIGHLIGHTING NATIONAL GENDER PAIN GAP | ||||||||||||||||||
By: PR Newswire Association LLC. - 26 Feb 2024 | Back to overview list |
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SYDNEY, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nurofen launches its national Gender Pain Gap Index Report, revealing the extent of the gender pain bias women in Australia experience every day and the impact it has on their lives. The report, highlighting findings from Nurofen's survey among 2,040 Australian adults, reveals a national Gender Pain Gap - where over half (55%) of women surveyed feel that they have had their pain ignored or dismissed compared to just 48% of men.3 What's more, almost a third of women (32%) who felt their pain was ignored or dismissed believe this was because their GP didn't take their pain seriously, compared to just one fifth of men (20%).4 Significantly more women than men surveyed also think the reason they haven't received a diagnosis yet for their pain or is taking longer to receive a diagnosis is due to the Gender Pain Gap (44% of women vs 24% of men).5 According to the Australian adults surveyed who believe the gap exists, the top factors contributing to the gap include: women are not always taken as seriously because they're viewed as 'emotional' (49%) and women are expected to naturally suffer pain, for instance period pain or childbirth (46%).6 IMPACT OF PAIN ON DAILY LIFE Crucially, the research shows pain is having a greater impact on many aspects of daily life for women compared to men - for example, for those who experience pain, 56% of women report it has affected their mood in a negative way, compared with 42% of men; 32% of women say their pain stops them from working, versus 23% of men; and 39% of women state that their pain impacts their social life compared with 27% of men.7 BARRIERS TO WOMEN TALKING ABOUT PAIN Only 57% of women find it easy to explain the pain they experience to their healthcare provider, compared with 65% of men.8 It is therefore unsurprising that of those who experience pain, twice the number of women than men have not tried to seek a diagnosis for the pain they experience (14% of women vs 6% of men).9 Sarah White, PhD, CEO of Jean Hailes for Women's Health, says: "Shining a light on the Gender Pain Gap is crucial to closing it. Research shows it's taking women longer to get a diagnosis and treatment for their pain which is adversely impacting their lives.10 It is simply unacceptable that when some women are in pain they are not being provided the care they need when they need it, and prompt action is needed to change this. Now the issue has been highlighted on a national level, I am hopeful that a wider awareness and understanding will drive real change in how women's pain is believed and treated." DRIVING CHANGE With Nurofen releasing its Gender Pain Gap Index for the first time, the brand is announcing its initial suite of commitments to help close the gap – including the launch of the 'Pain Pass'. The Pain Pass is a free downloadable PDF tool designed to help people track and articulate their pain and symptoms, aiding more constructive conversations with their healthcare professional, and helping to tackle unconscious bias. Nurofen Australia has also committed to:
Montse Pena, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Safety at Reckitt ANZ said: "I am very proud to be introducing the Nurofen Gender Pain Gap Index Report and to be putting tangible measures in place such as the PAIN PASS to help close the Gap. We are committed to delivering real changes that will help to improve women's experience and treatment of pain, and welcome other organisations to join us in our mission." To view the full Index report, download the PAIN PASS and find out how Nurofen is delivering on its commitments, visit www.nurofen.com.au/see-my-pain. -ENDS- For further information or to request an interview with a spokesperson or a female case study with experience of pain dismissal, contact ellen.budgell-price@webershandwick.com.au. NOTES TO EDITOR:
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