Table 2.

Three conceptual categories of gynecological examination and their representing characteristics

Gynecological examination imaging the gynecological table (as an instrument) - The gynecological examination is one of the most challenging times on a female examination stretcher; it is a very bad thing. - Even thinking about the gynecological examination table is a terrifying thing. -Being examined on the gynecological table is very different; it cannot be said that there is another feeling like that.

The gynecological examination that brings to mind the reason for the procedure - Gynecological examinations are the examinations performed while giving birth. - When I think of gynecological examination, I think of pregnancies, abortions, and gynecological diseases. - Gynecological examination means family planning and treatment. - If you have had a gynecological examination, it means you have been treated. - Gynecological examination is a challenging procedure for healing and well-being.

Gynecological examination including affective expressions - The gynecological examination is a painful procedure as if your soul is dying. - The gynecological examination feels so bad, it’s embarrassing. - The gynecological examination is a cold, disgusting experience that causes goosebumps. - A gynecological examination is undesirable, it suffocates. - In the gynecological examination, the woman is worried and helpless like a sacrificial lamb. - Gynecological examination is a terrifying thing, it is uncomfortable.