SHORT REPORT
Gynaecological examination in the context of prevention – attendance, attitudes and expectations of women
1
Comenius University in Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Department of Midwifery
2
Comenius University in Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Department of Foreign Languages
Submission date: 2023-09-12
Final revision date: 2023-10-14
Acceptance date: 2023-11-22
Publication date: 2023-12-21
Corresponding author
Simona Kelčíková
Comenius University in Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Department of Midwifery
Comenius University in Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Department of Midwifery
Medicine and Public Health 2023;1(2):1-9
KEYWORDS
preventive gynaecological examinationwomen's expectationswomen's attitudespreventionlegislative norm
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Background:
The gynaecological examination, often as part of a preventive gynaecological examination (PGE), has a legislatively determined content. Despite the efforts of all those involved, women's attendance in gynaecological examinations is insufficient. The aim of this short report is to highlight the current status of women's attendance at PGE in Slovakia and to present the expectations as well as reasons for women's attendance in gynaecological examination based on studies.
Material and methods:
A study design of literature review was chosen.
Results:
The results of the studies suggest ways to increase women's attendance at PGE. Communication skills of physicians and nurses/midwives, creating a safe and intimate environment, as well as consistent education about the examination process are considered key factors for increasing women's participation in PGE.
Conclusions:
Exploring the topic in a broader context may help to understand some of the changing aspects of women's motivation to participate, but more importantly to understand the importance of the attitude of health professionals in gynaecological examinations.
The gynaecological examination, often as part of a preventive gynaecological examination (PGE), has a legislatively determined content. Despite the efforts of all those involved, women's attendance in gynaecological examinations is insufficient. The aim of this short report is to highlight the current status of women's attendance at PGE in Slovakia and to present the expectations as well as reasons for women's attendance in gynaecological examination based on studies.
Material and methods:
A study design of literature review was chosen.
Results:
The results of the studies suggest ways to increase women's attendance at PGE. Communication skills of physicians and nurses/midwives, creating a safe and intimate environment, as well as consistent education about the examination process are considered key factors for increasing women's participation in PGE.
Conclusions:
Exploring the topic in a broader context may help to understand some of the changing aspects of women's motivation to participate, but more importantly to understand the importance of the attitude of health professionals in gynaecological examinations.
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