NCT06241885

Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction Related to First Vaginal Examination in Women

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

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Anxiety
• Pain
• Satisfaction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Intervention group I	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-15
• Primary completion: 2024-12-15
• Completion: 2025-06-15
• First posted: 2024-02-05
• Last updated: 2024-09-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)