Effect of Uterine Fibroid on Women's Health Related Quality of Life

Abstract

Aim: The present study aimed to assess the effect of uterine fibroid on their women's life. Sample: 285 females with UF were recruited for estimating average health related quality of life (HRQOL). Setting: the study was conducted at Gynecological outpatient clinic at Zagazig University Hospital. Design: the study applied adescriptive design was utilized to conduct this study in which two tools were used for data collection. Special structured questionnaire was designed to entail data related to socio demographic and the second tool included scale of health related quality of life (HRQOL). Results: the majority of the sample (87.4%) was ≥ 40 years, with mean score of 47.32±5.939, the majority (81.8%) of studied woman had severity of symptoms and studied woman had negative impact on HRQOL concern, control, energy, activities, self-conscious and sexual function. Conclusion: We can conclude that fibroids impact negatively on women's health and quality of life. Recommendation: Based on the findings of the present study it was recommended that, women should be provided with simple information (through brochures and booklets) that can consist of health education about uterine fibroid. Replication of the study on nurses to improve their awareness, health practices and beliefs regarding the prevention and early detection of uterine fibroid, which will be reflected in improving women's awareness, health practices and beliefs.