Table 5.
Druze women’s gender preference for obstetricians/gynecologists by intimate vs. non-intimate procedure performed
| Female (%) | No preference (%) | Male (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimate procedure | |||
| Pelvic examination | 128 (65.3) | 67 (34.2) | 1 (0.5) |
| Pregnancy follow-up | 120 (61.9) | 68 (35.1) | 6 (3.1) |
| Non-intimate procedure | |||
| Cesarean section | 57 (29.4) | 123 (63.4) | 14 (7.2) |
| Gynecologic surgery | 78 (40.2) | 104 (53.6) | 12 (6.2) |
| Advice for major OB/GYN problem | 82 (42.1) | 96 (49.2) | 17 (8.7) |
p < 0.001 for Pelvic examination performed by female Ob/Gyn vs. Cesarean section, Gynecologic surgery and Advice for major OB/GYN problem performed by female Ob/Gyn.
p < 0.001 for Pregnancy follow-up performed by female Ob/Gyn vs. Cesarean section, Gynecologic surgery and Advice for major OB/GYN problem performed by female Ob/Gyn.