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Psychological Complications of Hysterectomy
Author(s) -
Chynoweth R.,
Abrahams M. J.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1977.tb02667.x
Subject(s) - hysterectomy , intervention (counseling) , physical health , sexual relationship , mental health , psychology , clinical psychology , psychological health , medicine , gynecology , psychiatry , human sexuality , surgery , gender studies , sociology
Summary: One hundred and forty‐seven women were assessed before undergoing hysterectomy. Information was obtained about their physical condition, social background, and psychological status. After operation an assessment was made concerning their attitude to the operation, physical health, mental health, sexual relationships, and their partner's attitude to the sexual relationship. Factors were identified which correlated with a poor outcome. The significance of these findings is discussed with particular reference to the possible use of more active intervention in the ‘at risk’ patient.