Last modified: 2019-09-02
Abstract
Objective:The childbearing age women with hysterectomy have physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs, based on things felt after underwent hysterectomy. Aim of this study is to determine holistic needs of childbearing age women with hysterectomy.
Method: This study use grounded theory qualitative study method. The participants in this study were 6 childbearing age women post hysterectomy, 6 husbands, family members, and 3 healthcare workers. This study was conducted in West Sumatra Province with Minang culture that embrace matrilineal platform.
Result:The results of this study there are 7 points that develop concept of holistic needs on childbearing age women with hysterectomy. Those 7 points are including the need to solve sexual and pain problem, the need of being concerned by the closest relatives, the need to be more active and got support from the surrounding environment, the need to improve the relationship with God and self-acceptance, and the need of trust from the surrounding environment and community values to accept her.
Conclusion:That the needs of childbearing age women were not only physical and psychological needs but also social, spiritual, and cultural needs. From this study, the healthcare workers need to understand holistic needs on childbearing age women with hysterectomy.
Keywords: holistic needs, women of childbearing age, hysterectomy, grounded theory