Effect of Educational Guidelines on Anxiety and Self-Esteem among Women Undergoing Hysterectomy

Abstract

Background: Women undergoing hysterectomy frequently experienced anxiety because they worry about the procedure itself and losing their ability to conceive. Another important factor that is influenced by hysterectomy is self-esteem. When educational guidelines are used well, they can result in superior psychological results, such as decreased anxiety and increased self-esteem. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of educational guidelines on anxiety and self-esteem among women undergoing hysterectomy. Methods: A quasi-experimental research (pre-posttest) was utilized in the study. A purposive sample of 80 women underwent hysterectomy was enrolled. The study conducted at the Women Health Hospital's gynecological department at Assiut University. Three tools were used; a structured interview questionnaire, Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale to measure anxiety levels and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale to assess self- esteem level. Results: The study findings clarified that the majority (85%) of the studied women experience mild to moderate anxiety, only (30%) had high self-esteem before intervention while after intervention, both anxiety and self-esteem was significantly improved (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Women having hysterectomy saw a considerable and positive improvement in their self-esteem and decreased anxiety when educational guidelines were implemented. For women having a hysterectomy, it is crucial to incorporate educational guidelines into their regular preoperative and postoperative treatment.