A survey of the quality of life among 740 men after surgical sterilization.

Author: Yi-Quan WANG ¹ ; Xiao-Lin YAO ² ; Chao-Jun WANG ²
Author Information

1. Department of Urology, Kaihua People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang 324300, China. 463373302@qq.com
2. Department of Urology, The First Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Adult; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Period; Quality of Life; Vasectomy; psychology
From: National Journal of Andrology 2014;20(2):138-141
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the life quality of men after surgical sterilization.
METHODSWe investigated the incidence of psychosomatic reactions, their influential factors and the quality of life among 740 men after surgical sterilization. We also evaluated the effectiveness of mental intervention for those with psychosomatic reactions.
RESULTSTotally, 59 (8%) of the subjects were not satisfied with their life status, including 42 (5.67%) suffering from psychosomatic reactions, and their psychosomatic reactions were related to their education background, economic status and understanding of sterilization. After 2 - 24 months of mental intervention, 34 (80.95%) of the 42 cases were cured, 6 (14.29%) relieved, and 2 (4.76%) unimproved.
CONCLUSIONMental intervention is effective for psychosomatic reactions in men after surgical sterilization.