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Effect of Simulation-Based Vaginal Examination Training on Anxiety, Confidence, and Skills in Midwifery Students

NCT07535255 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 67

Last updated 2026-04-17

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Summary

This randomized controlled quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of simulation-based vaginal examination training on skill performance, anxiety, and satisfaction in third-year midwifery students at a state university in Turkey. A total of 67 students participated (32 in the clinical group, 35 in the laboratory group). Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, Vaginal Examination Skills Assessment Form, State Anxiety Scale, and Learning Satisfaction \& Self-Confidence Scale. Results showed that simulation training significantly reduced students' state anxiety in both clinical and laboratory groups (p\<0.001). Laboratory group students demonstrated significant improvements in satisfaction and self-confidence (p\<0.05), while clinical group students achieved significantly higher vaginal examination skill scores compared to the laboratory group (p\<0.001). No significant correlations were found between anxiety levels and satisfaction or self-confidence scores.

These findings suggest that simulation-based training effectively decreases anxiety and enhances confidence, but clinical practice is necessary to maximize technical skill acquisition. The study supports integrating simulation exercises with clinical rotations in midwifery curricula to optimize learning outcomes.

Conditions

  • Simulation-based Midwifery Education

Interventions

OTHER

Educational

Simulation-based vaginal examination training

OTHER

The group experiencing vaginal examination practice in a real clinical setting

The group experiencing vaginal examination practice in a real clinical setting

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ondokuz Mayıs University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-09-01
Primary Completion
2023-12-01
Completion
2023-12-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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