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Table 2 Responses to IUC comfort-related items

From: Medical student simulation training in intrauterine contraception insertion and removal: an intervention to improve comfort, skill, and attitudes

Statement

Agree before

n (%)

Agree after

n (%)

P values

I am able to counsel patients about the IUC

10 (29)

24 (69)

<0.01

I know the steps to placing an IUC

5 (14)

31 (89)

<0.01

I feel comfortable placing an IUC independently in a plastic pelvic model

5 (14)

32 (91)

<0.01

I could teach another student how to place an IUC in a plastic pelvic model

0 (0)

28 (80)

NA

I feel comfortable placing an IUC in a patient under the supervision of an experienced doctor

7 (20)

27 (77)

<0.01