eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Medical Sciences and Medicine 2327-6657 2022-03-15 10 1 23 33 10.12691/ajmsm-10-1-4 AJMSM20221014 article Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan nona_nano_1712@yahoo.com 1 Somaia Ragab Eid 2 Aml ahmed Hassan 3 Kamilia Ragab Abou-Shabana 4 Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt Assisstant Lecturer of Maternal & Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suief University Professor of Obstetrics and Women¡¯s Health, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University Professor of Maternity & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt Background: women are often apprehensive about undergoing a pelvic examination. A previous examination that was not a good experience contributes to even more anxiety. Aim: This study was conducted to assess pre-gynecological women¡¯s pain, discomfort and satisfaction as well. Setting: The study was conducted at the gynecological clinic at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Subjects and methods: design: ¦¡ descriptive study design. Sampling: 60 women who have attended the previously mentioned study setting for the first time. Sample type: ¦¡ purposive sample. Tools: Five tools were used. (I): Interviewing questionnaire; (II): Comfort and pain scale; (III): Visual analog scale to assess pain level; (IV): Patients¡¯ satisfaction questionnaire; (V) Self-reported barriers. Results: The majority of the studied sample had incorrect knowledge regarding studied items, 68.3% of the studied sample were discomfort related their total discomfort scale, 70% of the studied sample were unsatisfied related their total satisfaction during a gynecological examination, 80% of the barriers that facing studied sample during the gynecological examination were the presence of too much medical and nursing student. There was a statistically significant relationship between the total knowledge of the studied sample about the gynecological examination and their age and education. Conclusion: women's knowledge about pre-gynecological-examination procedures was incorrect. They had discomfort, pain, dissatisfaction, and faced barriers regarding the gynecological examination. Recommendation: An awareness program must be designed and implemented at the gynecological clinic to enhance patient knowledge and correct their miss concept related to the gynecological examination. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmsm/10/1/4/ajmsm-10-1-4.pdf knowledge pain discomfort satisfaction Gynecological Examination