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.
Sigma Membership
Gamma Nu
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Insight to Pelvic Exam, Obese Female, Special Device
Recommended Citation
Okpomeshine, Christine and Ike-Chinaka, Chidumam G., "Insight to Obese Female Pelvic Examination via Special Device" (2017). Convention. 399.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/399
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.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.