Colonoscopy Embarrassment Scale (CES)

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy if a female did the test.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy if I did not know the doctor doing the test.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy if a medical student or nursing student was in the room to watch.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy if I passed gas during the test.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy if I had to be awake for the test.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy if the doctor joked with me about the test.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy if I had to talk to the doctor or nurse about my bowel movements.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy if I had to talk to my doctor or nurse about problems with my bottom/buttocks.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy because my bowel may not be clean after the bowel prep.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy because of the size or appearance of my bottom/buttocks.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy because someone will be touching my bottom/buttocks.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy because the tube is being put into my rectum.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy because I might smell.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy because of concern that my penis would not be covered during the test.

I would be embarrassed to have a colonoscopy because the doctor or nurse will see my bottom/buttocks.