EFFECTS OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY (HSG) PROCEDURE ON PATIENT'S ANXIETY AND COOPERATION DURING THE HSG EXAMINATION

ABSTRACT Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a vital diagnostic process for assessing uterine and fallopian tube abnormalities in women with infertility. Due to perceived discomfort and uncertainty surrounding the procedure, it is frequently linked to substantial anxiety. This study aimed to determine the effects of prior knowledge of Hysterosalpingography (HSG) procedure on patient’s anxiety and cooperation during the HSG examination. Thirty-seven (37) women aged between 20 and 35 years that presented for HSG at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital participated in the quasiexperimental study. They were divided into two groups namely the intervention group (received comprehensive procedural information about HSG before the procedure), and the control group (to receive no procedural information before the procedure). Anxiety levels were measured immediately after the procedure using the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and patient cooperation was observed throughout the process. during HSG. The control group had a median (14.0) anxiety level which is significantly higher than those in the intervention group who had a median anxiety level of 6.0. The mean cooperation level of patients in the control group was 5.63 while the mean cooperation level of patients in the intervention group was 7.89, showing that patient in the intervention group were more cooperative. The median procedure duration was significantly higher in the control group (14.0) than those in the intervention group (10.5). In conclusion, proper prior knowledge on HSG alleys anxiety and improves patient cooperation leading to shorter procedure duration. Radiographers and radiologists may be able to expedite processes, maximize patient care, and raise satisfaction levels in clinical environments by lowering fear and promoting cooperation.