Medical Surgical Nursing Department Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Kafr Elshikh General Hospital,

2 Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University,

3 Woman's Health and Obstetric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

Abstract

Background: Gynecological examination is important technique for protecting the reproductive health of woman. Aim: was to assess care given to woman undergoing gynecological examination. Setting: The study was conducted at gynecological unit at obstetric medicine department affiliated at Benha university hospital. Design: A descriptive study design was utilized. Sampling: a systematic random sample included 286 woman were recruited in the study. Tools: Three tools were utilized for data collection first, structured interviewing questionnaire, observational check list and womens’ satisfaction assessment tool. Results: The present study revealed that 50.2% of studied women had a satisfactory care during gynecological examination, 27.0% of them had a satisfactory care after examination Conclusion: more than half of the studied women were satisfied regarding care presented during gynecological examination. Recommendation: Developing training programs regarding gynecological examination are recommended for the nurses working at obstetric and gynecological units to improve quality of care given.

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