Bemötande vid gynekologisk undersökning
Sett ur unga patienters perspektiv
TreatmentGynaecological examinationCaringYoung women.BemötandeGynekologisk undersökningOmvårdnadUnga kvinnor.
The aim of this study was to describe young women's experiences of midwives/ gynaecologists treatment in connection to gynaecological examination. A further aim was to achieve a better understanding of the factors that can form the basis of the experience of treatment. A qualitative study was performed in which the participants (N=10) was Swedish-speaking women aged 18-25 years, with experience of at least one gynaecological examination. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, using an interview guide. The material was analyzed according to Graneheim and Lundman´s (2004) method for qualitative content analysis. The results were presented based on the two overarching themes that were found; The importance of a confirmatory communication and A respectful and empathic approach. The twelve underlying categories represented the factors that gave rise to the experience of treatment. Under the theme The importance of a confirmatory communication, the following categories were placed: Continuous dialogue, Information, Choice of words and comments, Tone of voice, Confirmation and Non-verbal communication. The theme A respectful and empathic approach contained the following categories: Respectful, No set of values, Empathic, Responsive/conformed, Inviting and Easy-going approach. Conclusion: Women's experiences of treatment in connection to gynaecological examination were in general described in positive terms, but with some negative elements. The results of this study indicate a need for an individualized treatment which most likely should be characterized by the attitudes mentioned above.