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Anxiety and the Colposcopy Experience

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  • Linda S. Nugent

    (University of New Brunswick)

  • Karen Tamlyn-Leaman

    (University of New Brunswick)

  • Nessim Isa

    (Saint John Regional Hospital and Dalhousie University)

  • Edward Reardon

    (Saint John Regional Hospital)

  • John Crumley

    (Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton)

Abstract

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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  • Linda S. Nugent & Karen Tamlyn-Leaman & Nessim Isa & Edward Reardon & John Crumley, 1993. "Anxiety and the Colposcopy Experience," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 2(3), pages 267-277, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:2:y:1993:i:3:p:267-277
    DOI: 10.1177/105477389300200304
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