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Prevalence of hysterectomy in Ireland
Author(s) -
Ong S,
Codd M.B,
Coughlan M,
O'Herlihy C
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/s0020-7292(00)00195-8
Subject(s) - medicine , hysterectomy , gynecology , obstetrics , general surgery , family medicine , surgery
Objectives: To assess factors influencing the prevalence of hysterectomy in Ireland. Methods: Analysis of results of a questionnaire completed by a population‐based cohort of 17 735 women aged 50–65 years attending for breast screening. Results: Prevalence of hysterectomy was 22.2%, was increased in proportion to parity and was higher in younger women, those who had previously used oral contraception and those who had private health insurance; peak age at operation was 45–49 years. Conclusion: The relatively high prevalence parity reflects contraceptive practices and utilization of health service resources.