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E Haar

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PubMed1977

Patients' attitudes toward gynecologic examination and to gynecologists.

A self-administered questionnaire exploring attitudes to gynecologic examination and gynecologists was completed by 409 female patients. Contrary to public statements of some consumer groups, overall results revealed predominantly favorable attitudes to both examination and gynecologists. However, a number of specific criticisms were found. Subjects reported problems with component parts of the gynecologic examination. The traditional lithotomy position and breast examination were the most difficult aspects of the examination emotionally. Speculum insertion was the most uncomfortable part physically. Of the respondents, 10.8 per cent never had had a rectal examination. Many subjects were dissatisfied with gynecologists' understanding of women's psychological and sexual problems. The importance of physicians becoming better informed about female psychology and sexuality, and adapting to women's changing needs is discussed.

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PubMed1975

Factors related to the preference for a female gynecologist.

Four hundred and nine female patients of both male and female physicians completed a self-administered questionnaire exploring their attitudes and practices regarding gynecologists and gynecological examinations. Responses to the question "Would you prefer a woman gynecologist?" divided the sample into three groups: those responding "yes" (33.9 percent); those responding "no" (19.3 percent); and those responding "no difference" (36.2 percent). Results revealed that patients who preferred female gynecologists were most likely to find gynecological examinations difficult and to be critical of gynecololgists' understanding of women's psychological and sexual problems. A subsample of patients in psychotherapy was especially apt to prefer female gynecologists. The "no difference" group had the most positive attitudes towards gynecological examinations and gynecologists. Demographic differences were insignificant. The importance of judging a gynecologist's competence without sexual bias, of re-evaluating stereotypes of women physicians, and of increasing the proportion of women in gynecology is stressed.

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