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Transvaginal Ultrasound Research Paper

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Research Title: Concerns and Perceptions related to the use of Transvaginal Sonography (TVUS) Examinations in Young Saudi Women in Riyadh, KSA Faiza Alanazi, Rawbi Alahmari, Dr. Farah EssaZaidi ABSTRACT Introduction: Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is an invasive diagnostic Sonography procedure in which an ultrasound probe is placed in the vagina to produce detailed, diagnostic pelvic images. This procedure is associated with negative perceptions (comfort, privacy and confidentiality). It has also been observed that first time exposure to TVUS in young married women is associated with fears and concerns, that ultimately affects their level of comfort and acceptance of Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS). Objectives: To investigate the fears and concerns of patients undergoing Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and to explore the reasons related to patients hesitance or acceptance for first exposure to Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS). Method: In this Qualitative study we conduct survey consist of three parts of questions. The study involved 30 young married women between 20-30-year-old undergoing …show more content…

The study involved 30 young married women between 20-30-year-old undergoing Transvaginal ultrasound examination for the first time. It utilized survey, which was randomly distributed to them, anonymously, used open and close ended questions to collect and gain meaningful data about fears, concerns and perceptions of women undergoing TVUS examinations first-time. The survey had three parts included demographic part, general health and fertility part, and Transvaginal ultrasound part which had three sections of pre-procedure, during the procedure, and post-procedure questions. The data collected and analyzed by using Google drive application. This project is proposed to last for 2 months and will be distributed in the Ultrasound

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