Affecting factors on illness perception of patients before gynecological surgery

Abstract

Objective: To examine the effective factors on illness perception of patients before gynecological surgery. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted on 120 female patients who were admitted to Gynecological Clinic of Trakya University Medical Faculty Hospital for gynecologic surgery between August and December 2015. Patients filled out an information form consisting socio-demographic and illness characteristics, and Brief Illness Perception Scale (IPQ-B). Results: Mean age of patients was found 51.5±15.5. The treatment control (p=0.010), compliance (p