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Women's victimization history and surgical intervention
Debra Pilling Hastings1, Glenda Kaufman Kantor
1Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA.
AORN Journal
|February 11, 2003
Summary
Women with a history of abuse, including childhood or intimate partner victimization, undergo significantly more surgeries. Healthcare providers should screen for abuse history in surgical settings to ensure proper care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Public Health
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Women experiencing abuse utilize healthcare services more frequently.
- Limited research exists on the link between victimization history and surgical procedures.
- Understanding this association is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between women's history of victimization and the likelihood of undergoing surgery.
- To determine if abuse history correlates with the number or type of surgical interventions.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of quantitative data from 110 women's primary care records.
- Statistical examination of the association between victimization history and surgical intervention.
- Categorization of abuse history (childhood, adult intimate partner, or both).
Main Results:
- Women with a history of childhood abuse, adult intimate partner abuse, or both had a significantly higher number of surgeries.
- These women also underwent more major surgical procedures compared to non-abused women.
- Victimization history is a significant factor in surgical utilization.
Conclusions:
- A history of abuse is associated with increased surgical intervention in women.
- Screening for victimization history in perioperative settings is recommended.
- This screening can help identify needs for appropriate interventions and support.