The Effect of the Mandala Method in Reduction of Psychological Distress During Anogenital Examination of Sexually Abused Children Aged 9-12

The Effect of the Mandala Method in Reduction of Psychological Distress During Anogenital Examination of Sexually Abused Children Aged 9-12

The goal of this study is evaluating the effectiveness of a mandala-coloring intervention in reducing psychological distress (fear, state anxiety, and related physiological indicators) during anogenital examinations among sexually abused children aged 9-12.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Coming to anogenital examination for the first time,
• The child and parents have native Turkish language skills and the ability to read and write.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sensory loss at a level that prevents communication with the child,
• Intelligence quotient (IQ) of 55 and below in the records,
• Has a mental or neurological disability that prevents communication.