Sharma, J BMalhotra, MGupta, SKumar, ASingh, B PVindal, A2004-06-082009-05-312004-06-082009-05-312004-06-08Sharma JB, Malhotra M, Gupta S, Kumar A, Singh BP, Vindal A. A preliminary survey of patients' views on awareness, information, choices and expectations in women undergoing hysterectomy. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 2004 Jun; 102(6): 304-6, 308http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/98496A questionnaire-study was undertaken among 50 women to take note of their views on awareness, information, choices and expectations on various aspects of hysterectomy performed on them. Most women (92%) did not know the type of hysterectomy and none of them was offered the alternative treatment, various types of hysterectomy done, type of anaesthesia used and hormone replacement therapy. A total of 96% wanted the surgeon to spend time with them explaining to them about various aspects of surgery and 46% thought the staff was sympathetic to them. A total of 26 women (52%) preferred to solve their problems with self-help groups (association of women with similar problems) and 84% wanted a leaflet to be distributed to them about various aspects of hysterectomy. This study concluded that Indian women to be involved in the decision making about their healthcare.engAdultAgedAwarenessFemaleHealth Care SurveysHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansHysterectomy --methodsIndiaMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionQuestionnairesJournal Article