The papanicolaou smear

Baldwin, Karen; Goodwin, Kathy

doi:10.1016/0091-2182(85)90170-3

Journal of Nurse-Midwifery

1985

DOI: 10.1016/0091-2182(85)90170-3

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The papanicolaou smear

Karen Baldwin¹,

Kathy Goodwin²

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The colposcopy experience: what do women know?

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Tamlyn-Leaman

1992

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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A study of 149 first-time colposcopy women was undertaken to determine their level of knowledge about female anatomy, abnormal pap results, and the colposcopy procedure. Factors which influenced their knowledge were also explored. Results suggest that women are missing fundamental knowledge about the experience; for example, location of the cervix (39.6%), site of pap smear (44.3%), meaning of pap result (38.9%), and the purpose of colposcopy (32.4%). Older women with a university education knew more. Women's perception of information gained through personal contacts and this information combined with that obtained through written material had a significant impact on what they knew. Women identified the type, source and preferred timing of additional information that would be helpful. The data provide valuable insights for nurses who practise in ambulatory settings and doctors' offices.

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The colposcopy experience: what do women know?

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Tamlyn-Leaman

1992

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Anxiety and the Colposcopy Experience

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The purpose of this study was to explore the anxiety of an abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) result, the need for colposcopy, and the colposcopic examination experienced by first-time colposcopy clients. Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and a Woman's Profile were administered to 149 women who had abnormal Pap smears necessitating colposcopy. The results confirm that this experience evokes anxiety. Younger women who knew less and had concurrent stressors in their lives were most anxious. Women identified ways that health professionals could be more helpful in alleviating their anxiety. Their suggestions included the provision of more information and an opportunity for personal contact with a health professional.

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The papanicolaou smear

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