Mean comfort and acceptance ratings for the blind and anoscope guided anal smear techniques
| Description of procedure | Mean (range)* rating | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind (n = 150) | Anoscope guided(n = 149) | ||
| *Scored from 1 ( = strongly disagree) to 5 ( = strongly agree). | |||
| It was painful | 2.0 (1–5) | 2.1 (1–5) | 0.37 |
| It was uncomfortable | 2.6 (1–5) | 2.8 (1–5) | 0.13 |
| I felt at ease | 3.9 (1–5) | 3.8 (1–5) | 0.37 |
| I am prepared to have the procedure again | 4.2 (1–5) | 4.2 (1–5) | 1.00 |