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The Effect of Gynaecological Drape and Specially Developed Gynaecological Shorts on Anxiety, Pain and Satisfaction Related to First Vaginal Examination in Women: A Randomised Controlled Study
Many women feel anxiety and pain about gynecological examination. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of gynaecological drape and specially developed gynaecological shorts used for the first time in vaginal examination on anxiety, pain and satisfaction related to examination.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Intervention group I | Experimental | Women in Intervention Group II will wear gynaecological shorts specially developed by the researchers before vaginal examination. These shorts will be made of disposable fabric and will be sewn by the researchers in four different sizes (S-M-L-XL) according to the weight of the women. The middle part of the shorts to be developed will be closed with a snap button, and the opening will be provided when the snap button is opened during vaginal examination. In addition, these shorts will be approximately knee-cap length for women. |
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| Control | No Intervention | The women in the control group will not be subjected to any additional hospital procedure during vaginal examination. Privacy curtains are routinely used in the hospital. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Intervention group I | Behavioral | Women in Intervention Group II will wear gynaecological shorts specially developed by the researchers before vaginal examination. These shorts will be made of disposable fabric and will be sewn by the researchers in four different sizes (S-M-L-XL) according to the weight of the women. The middle part of the shorts will be closed with a snap button, and the opening will be provided when the snap button is opened during vaginal examination. In addition, these shorts will be approximately knee-cap length for women. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Anxiety | Anxiety levels of women related to vaginal examination will be measured using The Trait Anxiety Inventory Form in intervention I, II, and control group. | 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after vaginal examination |
| Pain level | Pain levels of women related to vaginal examination will be measured using VAS Pain Scale in intervention I, II, and control group. | 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after vaginal examination |
| Satisfaction level | It will be used to assess women's satisfaction with vaginal examination. In this scale, women will be asked to indicate the level of satisfaction from 1 to 5. | 10 minutes after vaginal examination |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University | Kahramanmaraş | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D010549 | Personal Satisfaction |
| ID | Term |
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| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| D001519 | Behavior |