The first pelvic examination: A rite of passage for the women. A qualitative study about French women.
Eur J Gen Pract
; 26(1): 61-69, 2020 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
French general practitioners (GP) and gynaecologists can make use of recommendations when performing a patient's first pelvic examination. The indications and techniques for this examination are clear. The relational aspects and experience of the patients have been dealt with little.Objectives:
To analyse and understand the experience of French women during their first pelvic examination to propose practice recommendations based on their experiences.Methods:
Qualitative semi-structured interviews was conducted with 13 French women aged 18-30 years recruited from the surgery of a general practitioner using the snowball method. The data were analysed using an inductive method.Results:
The first pelvic examination was considered an indispensable rite of passage into adulthood and the life of a woman. They wanted a preparation for a consultation devoted to the first pelvic examination, with a time that is adapted to each woman. A patient-centred practitioner was more important than the pelvic examination itself.Conclusion:
Women requested for a general practitioner or a gynaecologist with a deeper understanding of a woman's experience to perform their first pelvic examination. We propose practicalrecommendations:
the following 3 phases for the consultation before the pelvic examination where the women and the practitioners may get to know one another; during the examination, which would involve the technical aspects and the associated procedures; and after the examination, where the patients and the practitioners review the experience and discuss prevention.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Physician-Patient Relations
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Attitude to Health
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Gynecological Examination
Type of study:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Gen Pract
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France