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. 2022 Mar 24;14(3):e23457. doi: 10.7759/cureus.23457

Table 3. Gender preference among patients of their treating OB-GYNs.

OB-GYN: Obstetrician-gynecologist.

Care service Female Male No preference
No. % No. % No. %
Who do you prefer for having primary health screening? 284 72.8% 12 3.1% 94 24.1%
Who do you prefer for pelvic exams? 361 92.6% 10 2.6% 19 4.9%
Who do you prefer for obstetric care of an unborn baby? 266 68.2% 21 5.4% 103 26.4%
Who do you prefer for major gynecological surgery? 238 61.0% 62 15.9% 90 23.1%
Which gender has more sympathy? 135 34.6% 76 19.5% 179 45.9%
Which gender is more trustworthy? 115 29.5% 59 15.1% 216 55.4%
Which gender has more respect for their patients? 49 12.6% 68 17.4% 273 70.0%
Which gender is more knowledgeable about women's health? 152 39.0% 34 8.7% 204 52.3%
Which gender has better bedside manners? 75 19.2% 43 11.0% 272 69.7%
Which gender tends to spend more time with their patients? 87 22.3% 33 8.5% 270 69.2%
Which gender is better OB-GYN? 190 48.7% 19 4.9% 181 46.4%