title: The symbolic experience of hysterectomy.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Giddings
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013561:Symbolism