Table 2 Main themes and subthemes arising from interview data
Main themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
1. Factors associated with prophylactic gynecological surgery decisions | Wanting to mitigate cancer worry |
Empathetic knowledge of others’ cancer experiences | |
Physician recommendation | |
Demographic factors such as age and parity | |
2. Information provision and needs | Feeling adequately informed prior to surgery |
Needing time to process information prior to surgery | |
Information needs, including the sudden onset of surgical-induced menopausal symptoms and the risk and benefits of hormone replacement therapy |