Social support in low-income women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome from a sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain): a mixed method study
Abstract Background Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) can benefit form adequate social support to fight the consequences of their illness, but the extent to which this is available to those with low incomes who live in depressed areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) is currently unknown. Th...
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| author | Sebastian Eustaquio Martín Pérez Isidro Miguel Martín Pérez Ania Álvarez Sánchez Paula Acosta Pérez Eliana Rodríguez Alayón |
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| description | Abstract Background Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) can benefit form adequate social support to fight the consequences of their illness, but the extent to which this is available to those with low incomes who live in depressed areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) is currently unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore social support in low-incomes women with FMS in sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife. Methodology A sequential exploratory mixed method study was carried out from January 20, 2023, to June 10, 2023, at the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Association of Tenerife (AFITEN) using non-probability convenience sampling. Social support was analyzed quantitatively through MOS-SSS survey and Duke-UNC-11 questionnaire, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews to identify social support providers and analyze their satisfactions levels. Results A total of 49 women, with a mean age of 57.80 years-old (SD = 13.25) were finally included in this study. MOSS-SSS and Duke-UNC-11 both indicated lower social support levels at 68.6 (SD =16.3) and 38.0 (SD = 9.74), respectively. The qualitative analysis revealed that partners and friends provided the most significant support with the highest satisfaction scores. Conclusions The socioeconomic status of low-income women with FMS living in sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) influences on their social support, with the affective support and confidentiality being the most affected dimensions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-580f7807aa38428e8721cd07421dc87f2023-12-24T12:20:21ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Patient-Reported Outcomes2509-80202023-12-017111010.1186/s41687-023-00661-0Social support in low-income women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome from a sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain): a mixed method studySebastian Eustaquio Martín Pérez0Isidro Miguel Martín Pérez1Ania Álvarez Sánchez2Paula Acosta Pérez3Eliana Rodríguez Alayón4Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de CanariasEscuela de Doctorado y Estudios de Posgrado, Universidad de La LagunaMusculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de MadridMusculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de MadridMusculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de MadridAbstract Background Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) can benefit form adequate social support to fight the consequences of their illness, but the extent to which this is available to those with low incomes who live in depressed areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) is currently unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore social support in low-incomes women with FMS in sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife. Methodology A sequential exploratory mixed method study was carried out from January 20, 2023, to June 10, 2023, at the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Association of Tenerife (AFITEN) using non-probability convenience sampling. Social support was analyzed quantitatively through MOS-SSS survey and Duke-UNC-11 questionnaire, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews to identify social support providers and analyze their satisfactions levels. Results A total of 49 women, with a mean age of 57.80 years-old (SD = 13.25) were finally included in this study. MOSS-SSS and Duke-UNC-11 both indicated lower social support levels at 68.6 (SD =16.3) and 38.0 (SD = 9.74), respectively. The qualitative analysis revealed that partners and friends provided the most significant support with the highest satisfaction scores. Conclusions The socioeconomic status of low-income women with FMS living in sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) influences on their social support, with the affective support and confidentiality being the most affected dimensions.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-023-00661-0FibromyalgiaPainWomenLow-incomesSocial supportSocial networking |
| spellingShingle | Sebastian Eustaquio Martín Pérez Isidro Miguel Martín Pérez Ania Álvarez Sánchez Paula Acosta Pérez Eliana Rodríguez Alayón Social support in low-income women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome from a sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain): a mixed method study Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes Fibromyalgia Pain Women Low-incomes Social support Social networking |
| title | Social support in low-income women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome from a sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain): a mixed method study |
| title_full | Social support in low-income women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome from a sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain): a mixed method study |
| title_fullStr | Social support in low-income women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome from a sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain): a mixed method study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Social support in low-income women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome from a sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain): a mixed method study |
| title_short | Social support in low-income women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome from a sub-urban and peri-urban areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain): a mixed method study |
| title_sort | social support in low income women with fibromyalgia syndrome from a sub urban and peri urban areas of tenerife canary islands spain a mixed method study |
| topic | Fibromyalgia Pain Women Low-incomes Social support Social networking |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-023-00661-0 |
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