Assessment of Women's Psychological Health with Hysterectomy at Maternity Hospitals in Baghdad City Rassi Lina Sheehan1, Mohmed Qahtan Q.2, Ghafel Hawraa Hussein3 1MSc, Minstery of health, Collage of Nursing, University of Baghdad 2Assist. Prof. Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad 3Lecturer at, Maternal and Neonate Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad Online published on 27 November, 2019. Abstract Hysterectomy is one of the most common gynecological surgeries performed worldwide. However, women undergoing this surgery often experience negative emotional reactions. Controversy regarding psychological or psychiatric outcomes following hysterectomy still exists. The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk of postoperative psychiatric disorders in women with hysterectomy. This study was conducted to assess psychological Health of women with Hysterectomy at Maternity Hospitals in Baghdad City. This study was conducted at maternity hospitals in Baghdad city to assess the psychological health of women with hysterectomy. This study was started in January 2018 to January 2019, The data regarding was achieved from the patient's charts that recorded in the Statistical Department in the hospitals, the study consist of (100) women with hysterectomy which were selected according to inclusion criteria Women who had undergone hysterectomy, Postoperative duration for hysterectomies from 6weeks to 6 month, Women in reproductive age only. The data are analyzed through the use of descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis procedures were employed for the data analysis. The findings of the study shows moderate levels of psychological health (50%), the highest percentage of women with hysterectomy were suffering from psychological problem. Top Keywords Psychological Health, Hysterectomy, Low self-Esteem. Top |