Abstract

Data reported that doctors were able to obtain a pap smear with no difficulty and doctors are no longer reluctant to a pelvic exam on obese patients. The study demonstrated improved healthcare provider's self-reported easy access to the cervical canal; and self-reported comfort of the obese women during the examination.

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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Christne Okpomeshine, PhD, Nursing Department, Clarion University, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA; Chidumam G. Ike-Chinaka, PhD, Mental health Department, State of California Mental Health, Modesto, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Nu

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Insight to Pelvic Exam, Obese Female, Special Device

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Insight to Obese Female Pelvic Examination via Special Device

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Data reported that doctors were able to obtain a pap smear with no difficulty and doctors are no longer reluctant to a pelvic exam on obese patients. The study demonstrated improved healthcare provider's self-reported easy access to the cervical canal; and self-reported comfort of the obese women during the examination.