Background: Uterine fibroids (UFs) are a common gynecological problem among reproductive-age women and lead
to poor quality of life (QOL). This research aimed to evaluate the effect of a supportive educational intervention on
knowledge and QOL among women with UFs.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study (1 group/pre- and posttest), including supportive education intervention, was
performed at the outpatient clinic, Gynecological Department, Benha University Hospital. The samples consisted of
100 women diagnosed with UFs. Three tools were used for data collection: a structured interviewing questionnaire,
women's knowledge regarding UFs, and health-related QOL (HRQOL) questionnaire.
Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference in women’s knowledge of UFs before and after the
intervention (P = 0.0001). In addition, women had a high level of QOL score after the intervention. Moreover, there
was a highly positive association between total women's knowledge and QOL score (P = 0.0001). Based on the preand post-intervention results, the mean difference for the variables of “total score of severity symptoms” and “total
HRQL score” was -6.25 and +12.38.
Conclusion: Educational intervention has a positive effect on improving women's knowledge and enhancing QOL
regarding UFs. It is suggested that an educational program should be incorporated as a nursing intervention to improve
women's knowledge and QOL for those with UFs. |
