Addressing Anxiety and Fear during the Female Pelvic Examination
To review the anxiety and fear risk factors, pathophysiology, symptoms, screening and diagnosis while highlighting treatment considerations for women undergoing a pelvic examination. Methods: We reviewed the literature pertaining to anxiety and fear surrounding the pelvic examination to help guide h...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Primary Care & Community Health |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132721992195 |