Abstract
Objective To explore the self-management level and the influencing factors of patients with hysterectomies. Methods From January 2011 to December 2013, totals of 142 patients with hysterectomies were surveyed by the questionnaire including general information, Self-Management Scale, Social Support Rrating Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the level and influencing factors of self-management were investigated. Results The score of self-management scale was (135.20±22.05) at the intermediate level. The total score of social support was (24.51±4.49) at the intermediate level. The social support, understanding of disease knowledge and the financial situation were the influencing factors of self-management level. Conclusions Nurses should provide individuation nursing for patients according to the influencing factors of self-management, so as to promote the recovery of disease and improve patients’ quality of life. Key words: Hysterectomy; Self-management; Influencing factors
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