Abstract
ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess health concerns after hysterectomy from different perspectives among Taiwanese women with uterine fibroids. A mixed-methods was used in this study. In a cross-sectional study, 95 patients completed a structured questionnaire (Health Concern Questionnaire-HCQ). Face-to-face interviews with 5 patients were implemented for the qualitative component from OBS-GYN outpatient departments at two hospitals in Northern Taiwan. Participants who met the following criteria, 20 years of age or older, conscious alert without mental disturbances were recruited to this study. Descriptive statistics were calculated for social demographic variables and HCQ. A content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. The mean age was 46.28 of 95 patients. Findings of the present study showed that the most health concerns among patients with UFs after hysterectomy are hysterectomy-related complications, follow by impacts on daily life, body image and female identity, and intimacy and sexual relations. The findings of qualitative interviews supported the above findings. In addition, the information needs of post-operative self-care were identify in this qualitative interviews. The results of this research study could help healthcare professionals to address women’s health concerns and provide adequate care for Taiwanese women with uterine fibroids after hysterectomy.
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