Attitudes and practice patterns of Finnish obstetrician-gynecologists regarding patients' sexual problems

• DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107993
• Publication Date: 2024-04-13T02:01:02Z
• Authors: Anna Aromaa; Päivi Polo-Kantola; Sanna-Mari Manninen; Jarna Grönlund; Markus Riskumäki; Tero Vahlberg; Katja Kero
• Keywords: Sexual medicine

Objective Female sexual problems are common but not routinely assessed in obstetrician-gynecologist appointments. Therefore, we evaluated obstetrician-gynecologists' attitudes and practice patterns regarding their patients' problems. Study design A web-based questionnaire was used to collect information from each respondent on gender, age, education, occupational status, the total number of patients treated per day issues dealt with day. Main outcome measures This study covered three fields interest: 1) toward problems, 2) history-taking, 3) treatment Results Of 328 respondents, 299 provided eligible responses (specialists, 83 %, n = 249; residents, 17 50). Almost all obstetrician-gynecologists (95 %) considered treating as an important health care practice, only 45 % 53 asked about life satisfaction during general medical respectively. Most (86 open conversation assess history. Half (52 them reported that diagnosing female is difficult, (54 more likely report difficulty than male (29 %). obstetrician-gynecologists, 15 prescribed medications, whereas 58 other treatments. third (34 received distinct instructions organization for referring continued care. Conclusions Although almost issue, fewer half inquired The were disorganized. Our results show a need additional clinical guidelines education medicine.