Representations of Endometriosis in the Popular Press: "The Career Woman's Disease"

Authors

  • Carolyn Carpan Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, USA.

Keywords:

Endometriosis, Mass media, Fertility, Women's Health

Abstract

This study explores how endometriosis is represented in the popular press. Content analysis of sixty-four magazine articles published between 1975 and 2001 was conducted. Common themes appearing in magazine articles were examined. Results indicate the popular press represents endometriosis primarily as a fertility problem. Improvements in media coverage of endometriosis are recommended.

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Published

2003-04-01