ABSTRACT Background: Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the uterus. About every tenth woman in Sweden undergoes this surgical treatment. Hysterectomy is performed due to various causes such as endometriosis, fibroids, prolapse or bleeding disorders. Additionally, it can also be a life-saving measure in acute labour complications. Hysterectomy can be planned or acute. With increased knowledge and understanding of women's experiences and perceptions of hysterectomy, nurses can approach these women in a more person-centred way and thus promote their health and well-being. Purpose: To shed light on women's experiences and perceptions of undergoing hysterectomy. Method: A general literature review based on nine qualitative articles. The articles were found via the PubMed and CINAHL databases; their quality was assessed according to SBU's review template, and their content was analysed with manifest content analysis. Results: Three categories related to undergoing hysterectomy were identified: an altered body, the importance of support and information, and altered sexual and reproductive health. Women's experiences and perceptions of undergoing hysterectomy touched on both positive and negative aspects. Conclusion: Many women who undergo a hysterectomy have varied perceptions of it. The loss of the uterus often leads to changes in women's body image, social life and sexual and reproductive health. Women who received thorough information before the surgery experienced increased satisfaction with their care and increased patient participation. KASAM is a useful theory for analysing women's health and well-being during a hysterectomy. The results of the literature review can contribute to increased understanding of how the absence of the uterus can affect a woman.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:uu-430147 |
| Date | January 2021 |
| Creators | Bidmeshki, Saeideh, Galeb, Hadil |
| Publisher | Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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