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The aim is to analyze the differences in pain management between genders in healthcare settings.

February 11, 2026Nursing Standard

Understanding the gender pain gap affecting women in healthcare

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The aim is to analyze the differences in pain management between genders in healthcare settings.
Examined reports on chronic pain prevalence among women in the UK.
Analyzed how pain is treated differently for men and women.
Discussed physical and psychological impacts of under-managed pain in women.
Presented practical nursing interventions for equitable pain treatment.
Women experience chronic pain more frequently than men.
Women’s pain is often under-managed compared to male counterparts.
Limited evidence exists on the gender pain gap in the UK.
Identified effective interventions for nurses to address pain in women.

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This article reveals disparities in pain management for women in healthcare, suggesting urgent interventions are needed.

Joanna O’Brien (2026) studied this question.

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