Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant professor of adult Medical-Surgical nursing, Faculty of nursing, South valley University, upper Egypt
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Assistant professor of Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakākā, Jouf, Saudi Arabia. Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.
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Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing-Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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Assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecological nursing, Faculty of nursing Misr university for science and technology
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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Tanta University
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Lecturer of community health nursing, faculty of nursing, Misr university for science and technology
Abstract
Hysterectomy is the most common surgical procedure among women, many complications with
serious consequences may impact the quality of life. This study aimed to appraise the effect of a
golden technique on sexual Health Status and Risk of urinary incontinent among women with
hysterectomy. Study design: A quasi-experimental design (one group pre & post-test) was used.
Setting: The study was conducted at the Obstetric and Gynecological department and the outpatient
clinics in South valley University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 50 women who
underwent hysterectomy. Tools of data collection: 3 tools were used. Tool I: A structured interview
questionnaire includes three parts; part (1) demographic characteristics; part (2): clinical data,
including a history of medical diseases and part (3) assess the level of knowledge about
hysterectomy. Tool II: Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Tool III: Incontinence impact
questionnaire – short form (IIQ-7) Results: There was a statistically significant difference in
knowledge, sexual health status and impact of urinary incontinence on health -related quality of life
(QOL) among studied subjects pre and post golden technique. Moreover, there were highly
significant statistical positive correlations between total knowledge, total female sexual index and
Total Incontinence impact questionnaire (p=0.00**). Conclusion: The study concluded that the
application of the golden technique is an appropriate way of improving knowledge, sexual health
status and impact of urinary incontinence on health -related quality of life (QOL).
Recommendation: This study recommended implementing the golden technique as part of routine
primary care service provided for adult women.
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