Content Analysis on Cognitive-affective Experiences in Pap Smear Participants |
박소미1, 장순복1, 정재원2 |
1연세대학교 2서울대학교 |
Pap 도말검진에 대한 기혼여성들의 인지·정서적 속성 내용분석 |
박소미1, 장순복1, 정재원2 |
1연세대학교 2서울대학교 |
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Abstract |
Objectives : To explore the cognitive and affective responses that women experienced
during a Pap smear test.
Methods : A qualitative method was used in which 54 women participated in focus groups.
For the content analysis meaningful words, phrases, and sentences were first extracted from
the data. These extractions were collected into categories and themes reflecting women's
affective and cognitive responses to the experience of Pap testing.
Results : There were three categories reflecting women's affective responses to the Pap
test; test process, relationship with doctors, and test results. Shame, embarrassment, and
anxiety were the main responses to the test process. For relationship with doctors affective
responses were poor communication, male physician, and lack of respect. Women's cognitive
categories included correct, confused, and wrong knowledge and information regarding
cervical cancer and Pap test.
Conclusions : Women's privacy and respect from doctors should be guaranteed in
practice. Availability of female doctors, improvement of service systems and environments in
Korea, as well as educational support would contribute to increase women's in Pap testing and service satisfaction. |
Key Words:
Pap smear, cognitive and affective responses |
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