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...

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Main Authors: Danielle J. O’Laughlin, Brittany Strelow, Nicole Fellows, Elizabeth Kelsey, Sonya Peters, Joy Stevens, Johanna Tweedy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132721992195