A qualitative study: beliefs and attitudes of women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy in Turkey

Nesrin Reis, Raziye Engin, Metin İngeç, Beyhan Bağ
In: International Journal of Gynecological Cancer · 2008 · vol. 18(5) , pp. 921–928 · doi:10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.01153.x · PMID:18081790 · W1974697945
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This qualitative study explored Turkish women's beliefs and attitudes regarding undergoing abdominal hysterectomy, aiming to understand their perspectives on the procedure.

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The study was designed as a descriptive one to reveal the beliefs and attitudes of the women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. It was carried out at the university hospital in Erzurum between July 2005 and March 2006. The data were collected through semistructured in-depth interviews with 31 women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. The data obtained were evaluated by content analysis. These evaluations revealed five themes concerning the beliefs and attitudes of the women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy: (1) feminine identity, (2) husband/family relationships, (3) sexual life, (4) menopause, and (5) relatives' opinions. These findings about cultural beliefs and attitudes of the women undergoing hysterectomy will enable health care providers to provide culturally sensitive and comprehensive care to women; it is also expected to enable health care providers to instruct women to avoid unnecessary delay of hysterectomy.

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