Compared to a higher frequency of hysterectomy (HT; 10-20%) in other countries(1) a lower rate (4-6%) has been reported from India.(2–5) However, the reasons for this lower rate have not been adequately researched. The present study was therefore planned to estimate the rate of HT in the adult women of study area, and to ascertain the factors associated with decision making regarding HT.
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Singh et al. (2008) studied this question.