Background:The most prevalent gynaecological operation today is the hysterectomy, which helps to alleviate numerous gynaecological issues. The aim: This study aimed to assess required information and self-perceptions of women undergoing hysterectomy. Research design: A Descriptive, cross sectional design was used. Setting: This study was carried out in gynecological department at Women's Health Hospital, Assiut University. Sample: The sample size was 114 women who chosen as convenient. Data collection: Data were collected by an interview questionnaire consisted of three parts: Part 1: Included Personal data, obstetric history, gynecological history and menopause status. Part 2: Included 13 questions regarding required information. Part 3: Included 10 questions regarding self-perceptions. Results:The current study findings illustrated that total information required before surgery were fulfilled in more than half of the studied women 64.0%.Total information required after surgery were not fulfilled in more than two-thirds of the studied women 71.1%. Selfperception of women undergoing hysterectomy had been affected negatively after hysterectomy on the half of the studied women in varying degree 50%. Conclusion : Information needs before surgery were fulfilled in more than half of the studied women but information needs after surgery weren't fulfilled in more than two-thirds of the studied women and selfperception had been affected negatively after hysterectomy on half of the studied women in varying degree. Recommendation: Use media channels to introduce adequate knowledge about hysterectomy for women undergoing hysterectomy from the start of diagnosis.
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