Prevalence of hysterectomy in Ireland.
OBJECTIVE
To assess factors influencing the prevalence of hysterectomy in Ireland.


METHODS
Analysis of results of a questionnaire completed by a population-based cohort of 17735 women aged 50-65 years attending for breast screening.


RESULTS
Prevalence of hysterectomy was 22.2%, was increased in proportion to parity and was higher in younger women, those who had previously used oral contraception and those who had private health insurance; peak age at operation was 45-49 years.


CONCLUSIONS
The relatively high prevalence parity reflects contraceptive practices and utilization of health service resources.
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Department of Gynecology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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Coughlan
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D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007494:Ireland / Q000453:epidemiology; D016015:Logistic Models; D008875:Middle Aged; D011159:Population Surveillance; D015995:Prevalence; D011336:Probability; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires