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Abdominal Hysterectomy
Study findings on abdominal hysterectomy are outlined in reports from Ataturk University
October 28th, 2008
"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," scientists in Erzurum, Turkey report. "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," wrote...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-10-28)
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