Table 3.
Respondents’ Provider Gender Preference After WIM Program
| Program Country | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco (n=51) | Peru (n=70) | Malawi (n=80) | Philippines (n=39) | Overall (N=240) | P-value | |
| After this experience, I am more confident in women as healthcare providers. | ||||||
| Yes | 50 (98%) | 70 (100%) | 69 (87%)* | 36 (95%) | 225 (95%) | 0.209 |
| No | 1 (2%) | 0 (0%) | 4 (5%) | 2 (5%) | 7 (3%) | |
| After this experience, I would prefer a man as a medical provider for me or my family member. | ||||||
| Yes | 1 (2%) | 11 (16%) | 32 (40%) | 7 (18%) | 51 (21%) | <0.001 |
| No | 45 (90%) | 56 (80%) | 44 (55%) | 31 (78%) | 176 (73%) | |
| It is important for more women to work in healthcare. | ||||||
| Yes | 50 (98%) | 66 (94%) | 75 (94%) | 38 (97%) | 229 (95%) | 0.598 |
| No | 1 (2%) | 4 (6%) | 5 (6%) | 1 (3%) | 11 (5%) | |
| I am satisfied with the care provided on this program. | ||||||
| Yes | 51 (100%) | 69 (86%) | 78 (86%) | 38 (97%) | 236 (90%) | 0.009 |
| No | 0 (0%) | 11 (14%) | 13 (14%) | 1 (3%) | 25 (10%) | |
Note: *Percentages may not add to 100% due to individuals who preferred not to answer (number missing can be found in difference between overall minus yes/no).