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A conceptual model was developed to represent the range of beliefs women hold about the cause of their pelvic pain.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Understanding women's causal beliefs about their chronic pelvic pain may inform clinical assessment to provide a foundation for recovery. 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