David-West Gizelka
New York
Tanzania
Research Article
Assessing Patient Understanding of the ACOG Abnormal Pap Smear Pamphlet: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s): David-West Gizelka, Davis Ashley, Pereira Elena and Shirazian TaranehDavid-West Gizelka, Davis Ashley, Pereira Elena and Shirazian Taraneh
Objective: To determine whether the ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) Patient Education pamphlet – Understanding Abnormal Pap Test Results improves patient understanding of abnormal pap smears for an underserved population in a university-based Gynecology clinic.
Methods: We randomized 50 patients presenting to our university-based Gynecology clinic to receive a survey packet containing either the ACOG abnormal pap smear or the ACOG healthy living pamphlet. Patients were given a five question survey before and after reviewing the pamphlet to assess their knowledge regarding Pap smear testing. Understanding of ACOG abnormal Pap smear pamphlet was measured by comparing pre-test and post-test scores.
Results: Fifty patients were recruited and 47 surveys completed. There were no demographic dif.. View More»
