Vaginal, abdominal, and breast examinations are among the essential gynecological examination skills for midwifery students and are crucial steps that need to be learned. However, due to the privacy of genital areas, there are some debates regarding the teaching of these skills. Low-fidelity mannequins and models are particularly effective and cost-efficient in acquiring basic psychomotor skills. Thus, midwifery students can gain clinical experience, make mistakes in a safe environment, and enhance their skills. The sample of this study consists of 64 midwifery students (experimental=32, control=32) using a pre-test, post-test design with an observational randomized controlled trial. Data collection instruments include a Personal Information Form (PIF), Learner's Guide (LG), Self-Confidence Scale (SCS), and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale (SSSCLS. In the experimental group, after providing theoretical knowledge, students will receive practical training on a gynecological examination model, including bimanual examination, vaginal examination with a speculum, pap smear for cervical screening, and pelvic palpation. Each student will then perform the examination individually, with approximately 15 minutes allocated per student. Two weeks later, the same students will be asked to perform all examination steps again. During the examinations, the researcher will mark complete and incomplete procedures in the learner's guide, and any deficiencies will be explained to the students for completion. The CS and SSSLS will be administered for the post-test. In the control group, after theoretical knowledge is provided, students will be shown visual and video demonstrations of the steps of a gynecological examination. The PIF and SCS will be administered for the pre-test, and two weeks later, students will be asked to perform the examination steps in a laboratory setting, followed by the post-test.
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Improving gynecological examination skills with the use of a model
Timeframe: Groups of 5 people receive 15 minutes of laboratory training and 15 days later, practice in the laboratory.