Background: The gynecological examination is an essential part and the most performed
procedure in gynecological care. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and
reaction for newly married women toward the first gynecological examination. Setting: The study was
conducted at obstetric and gynecological outpatient Clinic in Benha university hospital. Design: A
descriptive study design. Sampling: A Purposive sample of 327 of newly married women. Four tools
were used: Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, tool II: Likert scale to assess
women's attitude for gynecological examination, tool III: Emotional stress reaction questionnaire and
tool IV: Visual analogue scale. Results: More than three quarters of the studied women had inadequate
knowledge about first gynecological examination. Only less than one third of the studied women had
positive attitude toward first gynecological examination. The higher mean of total reaction score was
irritability while the lower mean of total reaction score was cooperative. Less than half of the women
were complaining moderate pain during gynecological examination. Conclusion: More than three
quarters and two thirds of the studied women had inadequate knowledge and negative attitude about
first gynecological examination respectively. Most of studied women were irritability during
gynecological examination. Recommendation: Improving knowledge and attitude about gynecological
examination through counseling session and disseminating booklet among newly married women. |
