Investigating Psychosocial Adjustment in Women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) is a rare Disorder of Sexual Development (DSD) that results in the lack of a uterus and vagina in women. Receiving this diagnosis during adolescence can cause various forms of psychological distress in patients and families.<br/>Specifically, this condition could affect a women’s gender identity, body image, romantic relationships, family relationships, and psychological wellbeing. Parents are also put in a stressful<br/>position as they now have to navigate the healthcare system, disclosure, and the relationship with their child. This study aims to expand the knowledge of psychosocial adjustment by studying body<br/>image, gender identity, and mental health in individuals living with MRKH as well as parental disclosure, parental support systems, and parental perceptions of their child’s mental health.
- Author (aut): Laloudakis, Vasiliki
- Thesis director: Wilson, Melissa
- Committee member: Fontinha de Alcantara, Christiane
- Committee member: Baimbridge, Erica
- Contributor (ctb): Department of Psychology
- Contributor (ctb): School of Life Sciences
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College