Online Education and Counseling Regarding Gynecological Examination

The Effect on Women's Attitude and Anxiety Levels Regarding Gynecological Examination of Online Education and Counseling

This research was carried out to determine the effect of online education and counseling on women's attitudes and anxiety levels regarding gynecological examination.

The research is a pre-test-post-test, randomized controlled experimental study.

The research is a pre-test-post-test, randomized controlled experimental study. Simple randomization method was used to assign the participants to the groups. The sample consisted of a total of 100 women (experimental group: 50 women and control group: 50 women). The study was carried out with women who applied to Aydın Adnan Menderes University Application and Research Hospital, Gynecology Clinic, Gynecology Outpatient Clinic and met the study criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Applying to Aydın Adnan Menderes University Application and Research Hospital, Gynecology Clinic, Gynecology Clinic,
• Coming to the examination within the first 3 months after the examination,
• Internet access,
• Having a Whatsapp or e-mail address,
• Able to read and write,
• Able to speak and understand Turkish,
• Women in the 18-50 age group are included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a communication (speech, hearing, etc.) disability,
• Having any psychological illness,
• Pregnant and postpartum,
• Diagnosed with cancer,
• Women who received infertility diagnosis and treatment were excluded.