Table 6.
Druze women’s gender preference for obstetricians/gynecologists by perceived physician characteristics
| Female n , (%) | No preference n , (%) | Male n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeling during pelvic examination | |||
| More embarrassment | 7 (3.8) | 94 (50.8) | 84 (45.4) |
| More comfortable | 136 (69.7) | 55 (28.2) | 4 (2.1) |
| More gentle | 111 (56.6) | 77 (39.3) | 8 (4.1) |
| Physician’s characteristics | |||
| More sympathetic | 71 (37.2) | 106 (55.5) | 14 (7.3) |
| More patient | 59 (30.6) | 108 (56) | 26 (13.5) |
| Spends more time with patient | 67 (34.7) | 114 (59.1) | 12 (6.2) |
| Physician’s professionalism | |||
| More understanding in women’s health | 55 (28.2) | 133 (68.2) | 7 (3.6) |
| More knowledgeable in women’s health | 47 (24.1) | 134 (68.7) | 14 (7.2) |
| Better physician in general | 41 (21.2) | 139 (72) | 13 (6.7) |
p < 0.001 for More embarrassment during pelvic examination with male Ob/Gyn vs. More sympathetic, More patient and Spends more time with patient, More understanding in women’s health, More knowledgeable in women's health and Better physician in general, as a reasons for female Ob/Gyn preference.