The Effect of Health Riddles on Fear, Anxiety, and Pain in Circumcised Children

Summary

This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental method to examine the effects of health puzzles on the fear, anxiety and pain levels that occur in the pre- and postoperative periods in children who underwent circumcision.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children who apply to Gümüşhane State Hospital Pediatric Surgery Department for circumcision
* Children between the ages of 4-6
* Not having had any previous surgical intervention
* Not having any problems with vision, hearing or speech
* Written consent given by a parent or legal guardian
* Not having health problems that could affect the research results, such as chronic disease or developmental delay
* The child and his/her family being open to communication and willing to cooperate during the study participation process

Exclusion Criteria:

* If the child or family does not want to continue the research
* If there is a sudden and serious deterioration in the child's health
* If participants do not comply with the research protocol, do not use the provided materials or do not participate in the measurements and do not continue
* If unexpected complications develop during the circumcision procedure
* If it is determined that the rights of the participants have been violated in accordance with ethical rules
* In these cases, the participant will be removed from the research and appropriate health care will be provided where necessary.

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