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Can precolposcopy education increase knowledge and decrease anxiety?

C Tomaino-Brunner1, M C Freda, K Damus

  • 1Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester, New Rochelle, NY, USA.

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|December 4, 1998
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An educational handout significantly improved knowledge about colposcopy for women with abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) tests. However, the intervention did not reduce anxiety levels before the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Women's Health
  • Medical Education
  • Gynecologic Oncology

Background:

  • Abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) tests necessitate colposcopy, a procedure often associated with patient anxiety.
  • Understanding the reason for and procedure of colposcopy is crucial for patient preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a mailed educational intervention on knowledge and anxiety in women awaiting colposcopy.
  • To assess the impact of patient education on understanding the colposcopy procedure and its indications.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with women scheduled for colposcopy.
  • The intervention group received a one-page informational handout via mail prior to their appointment.
  • Knowledge was assessed via interview, and anxiety was measured using the Spielberger State/Trait Anxiety Inventory.

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Main Results:

  • Women receiving the educational handout demonstrated significantly higher knowledge regarding the reason for their visit and the colposcopy procedure.
  • No statistically significant difference in mean anxiety scores was observed between the intervention and control groups.

Conclusions:

  • A simple, mailed educational intervention effectively enhanced colposcopy knowledge in women with abnormal Pap test results.
  • While patient education is vital, further research is needed to identify effective strategies for reducing pre-colposcopy anxiety.
  • This intervention is replicable by nurses in various healthcare settings to improve patient understanding.