(029) Prevalence of Sexual Pain Among Cis-Gender Muslim Women in North America

Abstract Introduction Muslim women represent an underserved and underrepresented minority in North America. It is well documented that unconscious bias impacts the quality of healthcare delivery U.S. Stigmas related to sexual health Islamic culture may detrimentally impact a woman's ability seek care as well. The prevalence rates lifetime pain disorders among all women, general, are poorly studied vary from 6 40% depending on study. Even less has been this population with isolated study one clinic demonstrating about 14% dysfunction. important understand burden dysfunction improve their care. Objectives objective was investigate violence, dysfunction, spiritual abuse Muslims aged 18-45 understanding barriers assistance. Methods A national cross-sectional, IRB approved implemented above. Through use Qualtrics online platform, 151- question survey designed which included questions demographics religiosity, pain, varying types abuse, follow-up treatment. Participants were recruited using snowball sampling approach via social media, listserv outreach, office visits, mobilizing key community partners help disseminate survey. Descriptive statistics utilized better will further attempt examine correlation between seeking assistance identity, attitudes, experiences violence. Results From March 2020 until November 2020, total 704 ranged years old across United States Canada responded Of those, 86% identified themselves cis-gender women. those 47% chose answer regarding almost half respondents (42%) admitted having history Among who had 65% they never sought for any provider. Conclusions Sexual under-reported there clear need be overcome alleviate suffering. This first its kind looked at specifically, great stepping stone analysis investigation. At least some experience more specifically than two-thirds did not Cultural religious stigmas, possible by lack cultural competence training many providers, contributing follow up With additional studies building awareness, we can how eliminate stigmas increase education population. Disclosure No.