| Autor: |
Ugwu, AC, Erondu, OF, Imo, AO |
| Zdroj: |
African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health; July 2009, Vol. 3 Issue: 3 p117-121, 5p |
| Abstrakt: |
This study investigated the cognitive behaviours of patients undergoing transvaginal sonography (TVS) and the impact of demographic factors on them.A total of 160 self-completion questionnaires were distributed in image diagnostics, Port Harcourt, River, State, Nigeria. The questionnaire included questions on patient demographics as well as ordinal scales for patients to rate perceptions of TVS on various cognitive indices. All the questionnaires were distributed and collected. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were done. Tests were two-tailed with P<0.05 indicating statistical significance results. A score of above 50% was recorded on all the indices. The least score was recorded for no fear of contagion scale. A significant difference was noted in patients' perception of explanation of procedure and waiting time prior to procedure between first and previous experience patients. Perception of comfort significantly correlated with age while perception of explanation significantly correlated with educational qualification. Patients' satisfaction with the procedure showed the highest correlation with acceptance of TVS conclusion. Patients' acceptance of TVS has a positive relationship with some psychosocial factors. Proper health education could also improve patients' acceptance of TVS. |
| Databáze: |
Supplemental Index |
| Externí odkaz: |
|
