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. 2003 Jun;18(6):419–422. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2003.20733.x

Table 3.

Self-reported Competencies Based on Resident Gender*

Domain Women Men η2
Knowledge base
 Breast cancer screen 4.13 ± 0.76 3.45 ± 0.91 0.12
 Abnormal Pap 3.52 ± 0.85 2.58 ± 0.92 0.20
 Oral contraceptives 3.52 ± 0.85 2.37 ± 1.01 0.24
 Hormone replacement 3.78 ± 0.74 3.41 ± 0.96 0.04
 Vaginitis 3.57 ± 0.99 3.04 ± 1.12 0.05
 Incontinence 2.87 ± 0.87 2.39 ± 0.86 0.07
Counseling
 Domestic violence 2.78 ± 0.95 2.43 ± 1.02 0.03
 Pre-conception 3.30 ± 1.33 2.55 ± 1.14 0.08
 Cardiovascular 4.22 ± 0.67 4.04 ± 0.89 0.01
Physical exam skills
 Breast exam 4.52 ± 0.59 3.80 ± 1.00 0.13
 Pap smear 4.65 ± 0.57 3.51 ± 1.04 0.26
 Pelvic exam 4.35 ± 0.88 3.33 ± 1.09 0.18
 Wet mount 3.70 ± 1.22 2.86 ± 1.26 0.09
*

Likert scale, mean ± standard deviation: 1 = very little knowledge/confidence, 5 = very knowledgeable/confident.

Statistically significant contrast.