Women's Health Nursing (여성건강간호학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 1
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- Pages.5-12
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- 2007
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- 3022-7666(pISSN)
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- 3022-8247(eISSN)
Effects of Cognitive Intervention on Myths about Uterus and Anxiety in Women Undergoing a Hysterectomy
인지적 중재가 자궁적출술을 받는 여성의 자궁에 대한 통념(myths)과 불안에 미치는 효과
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cognitive intervention on myths about the uterus and anxiety in women undergoing a hysterectomy. Method: Subjects were admitted to G hospital in Busan for a hysterectomy. Of the subjects, 37 were in the experimental group and 36 were in the control group. Data was collected from December 1st, 2005 to February 28th, 2006. A hand-out, including knowledge about the uterus and the healing process, was used in the cognitive intervention. The tool for myths about the uterus had 10 questions developed by a researcher from previous research. In addition, the levels of anxiety(STAI) were measured. The data was analyzed by