This research explores how autoimmune disease affects identity in young adults. Interviews with 25 New Zealanders revealed that diagnosis reshapes identity, relationships with the body, and perceptions of disability. The findings suggest that supporting identity—not just treating disease—could improve health behaviours, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for people with autoimmune conditions.

This study explores how people with endometriosis make treatment decisions while preserving future fertility. Through interviews with 38 patients across British Columbia, it reveals that personal values, healthcare access, provider relationships, structural barriers, and societal factors all shape decision-making, highlighting opportunities to improve patient-centred reproductive care.