Women's preferences regarding the use of chaperones during proctological examinations conducted by male physicians: a randomised clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The presence of chaperones during intimate physical examinations is a matter of ongoing debate. While most guidelines recommend the use of chaperones in all cases, there are no clinical trials specifically investigating intimate exams performed on women by male physicians. We aimed to evaluate female patients' perceptions regarding the presence or absence of chaperones during proctological examinations conducted by male physicians.

Methods

In this randomised clinical trial, patients were assigned, unaware that they were participating in a study, to either Group 1 (without a chaperone during their proctological exam) or Group 2 (with a chaperone). After the appointment, they completed a questionnaire regarding the examination they had just undergone. The study was con

SUBMITTER: Damin DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11695391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature