Table 2 Participant characteristics (n = 36)a
Variable | Value |
|---|---|
Age, years | 49 (42–58) |
Educational levelb | Â |
 Junior secondary education (9 years) | 12 (33.3) |
 Senior secondary education (12–13 years) | 12 (33.3) |
 Higher education (15–19 years) | 12 (33.3) |
Place of residence | Â |
 Rural area | 20 (55.6) |
 Urban area | 16 (44.4) |
Occupation | Â |
 Farmer | 9 (25.0) |
 Chef | 1 (2.8) |
 Staff | 4 (11.1) |
 Teacher | 5 (13.9) |
 Trader | 8 (22.2) |
 Lawyer | 2 (5.6) |
 Freelance | 4 (11.1) |
 Retirement | 3 (8.3) |
Household income, yuan/month | Â |
  < 2,000 | 2 (5.6) |
 2,000–5,000 | 16 (44.4) |
 5,000–10,000 | 10 (27.8) |
  > 10,000 | 8 (22.2) |
Did PFD occur before surgery? | Â |
 Yes | 7 (19.4) |
 No | 29 (80.6) |
Did PFD occur after surgery? | Â |
 Yes | 18 (50.0) |
 No | 18 (50.0) |
Disease type | Â |
 Uterine sarcoma | 2 (5.6) |
 Ovarian cancer | 11 (30.5) |
 Endometrial cancer | 11 (30.5) |
 Cervical cancer | 12 (33.4) |
Surgical approach | Â |
 ORH | 5 (13.9) |
 LRH | 31 (86.1) |
Postoperative time, month | Â |
  ≤ 3 (acute postoperative period) | 28 (77.8) |
  > 3 ( postoperative follow-up period) | 8 (22.2) |