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. 2002 Jan;6(1):17-22.
doi: 10.1046/j.1526-0976.2002.61004.x.

Association of knowledge, anxiety, and fear with adherence to follow up for colposcopy

Sandra E Brooks  1 , Nancy J Gordon, Sarah J Keller, Simu K Thomas, T Timothy Chen, Gloria Moses
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Association of knowledge, anxiety, and fear with adherence to follow up for colposcopy

Sandra E Brooks et al. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2002 Jan.

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the association of pre-visit anxiety with pre- and post-visit knowledge, satisfaction, and adherence to colposcopy follow-up visits.

Methods: A group of 122 women presenting for colposcopy between July 1999 and May 2000 were studied. Immediately prior to their appointment, 98% of eligible patients participated in a self-administered questionnaire. Patients were sent a follow-up questionnaire within two weeks of the appointment. Statistical analyses included Chi-Square and Fisher's exact tests for categorical variables.

Results: The mean follow up was 112 days (SE 9.47). Although the mean fear score was 7.3 (SE 3, range 1-10) and mean anxiety score was 7.8 (SE 2.8, range 1-10), there was no significant association with pre-visit fear and adherence to follow up. Pre-evaluation knowledge was positively associated with fear, anxiety, post-visit knowledge, and adherence to follow up.

Conclusions: Pre-visit intervention may improve adherence and reduce anxiety associated with colposcopy.

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