Intramuscular injection. -
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control Group: In this group, the injection will be done according to routine method and pain severity will be measured during, immediately and 5 minutes after injection. Interventio
Treatment - Other
Control Group: In this group, the injection will be done according to routine method and pain severity will be measured during, immediately and 5 minutes after injection.
Intervention group: In this group participants will receive a 5 minute cold compress with an ice pack on dorsogluteal muscle before the injection. The severity of pain will be measured during, immedi
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research of Esfarayen University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
15 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age 15-50 years old; penicillin G benzathine prescription by a physician; educational level of at least secondary school; no problem at injection site; willingness to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria: presence of any kind of pain before the injection; unwillingness to participate in the study; clogging of needles during injection; sensory and motor disorders; diabetes mellitus; severe pain for another reason; presence of communication problems.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain severity. Timepoint: Three times: during injection, immediately after the injection and 5 minutes after injection. Method of measurement: VAS Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahmod Marhamati
Esfarayen University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed