Patients’ Perception towards General and Pelvic Examination by Male Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study in a Multi-ethnic Population

• DOI: 10.31436/imjm.v20i4.1680
• Publication Date: 2021-09-30T15:21:47Z
• Authors: Valliammai Jayant...; Nisha Angela Dominic; Vanassa Ratnasingam; Md Inzamum Ul Islam; Erin Ziyi Lee; Jasmine Jia Min ...; Florence Wan Yii...; Walimuni Devage R...; Ravichandran Jega...; Amutha Ramadas
• Keywords: Pelvic examination; Cross-sectional study; Medical History

Introduction
 Male medical students globally have difficulty in obtaining consent to perform pelvic examination. We sought identify independent factors influencing women consenting male performing general and examination under supervision.
 Methods
 This cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary hospital public health care centre Johor Bahru, Malaysia recruited 369 above 18 years old who had sexual intercourse before no prior hysterectomy. A validated self-administered bilingual questionnaire was used collect data on that influence them examining when indicated.
 Results
 The respondents were largely below 30 (52.9%), Malays (73.4%) Muslims (75.3%). rates for 27.4% 18.9%, respectively. Being Muslim, having an occupation being introduced by specialist increased the likelihood of However, history examined decreased 64%. Believing doctors should skills treat patients women's only factor be students. 
 Conclusion
 skilled treating positively influences decision consent. Explaining earnestly how they aid developing future prioritised.
 Keywords: patients’ perception; students;