Effect of vulvar self examination among nursing students for prediction of external genital disorder

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the effect of practicing vulvar self examination by nursing students for early detection of external genital disorder. Nursing students awareness will be increased through information given about vulvar self examination. Practicing vulvar self examination by nursing students will help for early detection of external genital infection and disorders. A prospective interventional study design the study was based on Orems self care theory; with pretest and post test control group design. A convenience sample, included 100 nursing students, chosen from two setting, Zagazig University and El Ahrar; Health technical Institute. Nursing students at first year, age ranged from 15-19 years, as well as free from medical or gynecological disorders. Program about vulvar self examination was implemented. A self administered questionnaire sheet, vulvar self examination booklet, vulvar self examination check list and vulvar swab. As well as flowup card. The findings ensure that students had positive attitude and competency in practicing VES four months post intervention, where as re-instruction was considered for few students with negative attitude. Student nurses awareness and practice of correct sequences regarding vulvo-perineal hygiene was increased significantly at one and four months post intervention. Abnormal secretion and itching were the main observation self reported by the student which correlated with lab investigation. VSE is safe and simple and in expensive procedure that increase student's awarness for self - screening of genital infection and encourages them to seek early medical care. Address this issue to sensitize the student girls to perform regular VSE. Further researches with a large sample suggested