Table 1.

Physicians reasons for not using a CPG for AUB or hysterectomy (N = 177)

Deterrent	N (%)
I did not know that such a guideline existed	112 (63.3)
I am not familiar enough with the guideline	35 (19.8)
I am confident in managing abnormal uterine bleeding without a guideline	26 (14.7)
I don't have time to look through the guideline	9 (5.1)
I have searched, but was unable to find such a guideline	6 (3.4)
I never see cases of abnormal uterine bleeding	2 (1.1)
I do not agree with the guideline(s)	1 (0.6)
I do not believe in CPGs in general	1 (0.6)