Exploring Various Aspects of Quality of Life in Hysterectomized Women: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Mahdiye Taheri, Masoumeh Simbar, Abbas Ebadi, Mahrokh DolatianIntroduction/Objective:
Hysterectomy aims to save life or improve quality of life (QoL). This study examined QoL aspects in women who underwent hysterectomy.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study included 300 hysterectomized women from teaching hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran. A demographic form and a QoL questionnaire (QoLHYS- 25) were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple linear regression.
Results:
The mean total QoL score was 83.42 ± 13.40. Also, the mean scores for quality of life in aspects of physical and sexual effects were 76.76 ± 20.73; support was 78.12 ± 20.37; psychological effects and threats to female identity were 83.16 ± 17.03; social relations were 85.77 ± 18.85; body image was 88.81 ± 18.04; and satisfaction with surgery was 89.02 ± 17.75. Older age, menopause at surgery, and benign surgical indication were significantly associated with higher QoL (P ≤ 0.05). The regression model explained 11.2% of the variance (R² = 0.112).
Discussion:
Physical/sexual sequelae and inadequate support are the main QoL detractors posthysterectomy.
Conclusion:
Interventions targeting physical/sexual effects and psychosocial support may improve QoL.