Patient Understanding of Uterine Fibroids and the Different Surgical Approaches to Hysterectomy.

ABSTRACT: Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess understanding of the hysterectomy procedure and uterine fibroids among women in a general gynecology clinic. Materials and Methods: This was an anonymous cross-sectional survey. We adapted and pilot tested a survey instrument designed to assess understanding of the hysterectomy procedure and of uterine fibroids. The final version of the survey consisted of basic demographic questions, followed by 28 knowledge questions (Canadian Task Force Classification II-2). The survey was disseminated to women in the waiting room of one of our gynecology clinics. The patient population included women 18 years and older. Results: The mean age of respondents was 33.5 years old. In total, 69.5% of the respondents

SUBMITTER: Belilovets A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7784805 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature