Geniospasm

Although the effectiveness of maternal kisses for minor injuries in childhood is traditionally accepted, its effect on invasive procedures has not yet been proven. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of maternal kisses applied to children aged 5-7 years on pain, anxiety, and fear levels during invasive procedures. The population of the pretest-posttest single-blind randomized controlled experimental study consisted of 124 children aged 5-7 years who applied to the pediatric gastroenterology clinic , and the sample consisted of 84 children. A stratified block randomization method was used in the study. The maternal kisses were applied to the experimental group during the invasive procedure, and the standard invasive procedure was applied to the control group. The effect of maternal kisses' on reducing pain, anxiety, and fear in children during invasive procedures is being investigated.