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- Title
Gender differences in pain and healthcare utilization for adult sickle cell patients: The PiSCES Project.
- Authors
McClish, Donna K; Levenson, James L; Penberthy, Lynne T; Roseff, Susan D; Bovbjerg, Viktor E; Roberts, John D; Aisiku, Imoigele P; Smith, Wally R
- Abstract
Many studies have found gender differences in frequency and intensity of pain. Women often report lower pain thresholds, higher pain ratings, and lower tolerance for pain. People with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience both chronic and acute pain throughout life.
- Publication
Journal of women's health (2002), 2006, Vol 15, Issue 2, p146
- ISSN
1540-9996
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1089/jwh.2006.15.146