A preliminary survey of patients' views on awareness, information, choices and expectations in women undergoing hysterectomy.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2004 Jun; 102(6): 304-6, 308
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-98496
ABSTRACT
A questionnaire-study was undertaken among 50 women to take note of their views on awareness, information, choices and expectations on various aspects of hysterectomy performed on them. Most women (92%) did not know the type of hysterectomy and none of them was offered the alternative treatment, various types of hysterectomy done, type of anaesthesia used and hormone replacement therapy. A total of 96% wanted the surgeon to spend time with them explaining to them about various aspects of surgery and 46% thought the staff was sympathetic to them. A total of 26 women (52%) preferred to solve their problems with self-help groups (association of women with similar problems) and 84% wanted a leaflet to be distributed to them about various aspects of hysterectomy. This study concluded that Indian women to be involved in the decision making about their healthcare.
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Assunto principal:
Conscientização
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Satisfação do Paciente
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Adulto
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Pesquisas sobre Atenção à Saúde
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Histerectomia
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Indian Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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