Squeeze away exam fear: stress ball trial eases Women's pain

NCT ID NCT06679231

Summary

This study tested whether giving women a stress ball to squeeze during a routine Pap smear exam could improve their experience. Researchers wanted to see if this simple tool could reduce the pain and anxiety many women feel during these check-ups. The goal was to find an easy way to help women feel more comfortable, so they are less likely to skip important health screenings in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ağrı Training and Research Hospital

    Ağrı, Ağrı, Turkey (Türkiye)

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