Pre-Procedural State Anxiety in Patients Scheduled for Colonoscopy

Background

Anxiety is a common issue among patients undergoing invasive medical procedures such as colonoscopy because of concerns regarding the procedure itself and its possible results. High levels of anxiety can negatively affect patient readiness and cooperation during the examination, thereby influencing the quality and outcome of the procedure. Study objective: To assess the prevalence and severity of pre-procedural anxiety among patients scheduled for colonoscopy and examine the association between socio-demographic and clinical characteristics and anxiety levels. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed to collect data from patients undergoing colonoscopy. A validated and comprehensive questionnaire tailored for individuals scheduled for colonoscopy was used to assess pre-procedure anxiety. The study was conducted in the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Center of Al Diwaniya Teaching Hospital.