Obstetricians and gynecologists: Which characteristics do <scp>I</scp>sraeli lesbians prefer?

Amir, Hadar; Gophen, Ruth; Levy, Yinon; Hasson, Joseph; Gordon, David; Agarwal, Amit; Azem, Foad

doi:10.1111/jog.12512

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“…In comparison with other possible factors, gender preference is likely to have a stronger impact when choosing health professionals engaged in intimate and psychosocial medical treatment. Indeed, several previously published studies found that women tend to prefer female physicians, especially when it comes to obstetrical/gynecological issues [1, 2, 12, 13]. Data regarding other intimate specialties such as breast surgery are scarce.…”

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Do women prefer a female breast surgeon?

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Amir

Caspi

et al. 2016

Isr J Health Policy Res

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Background: Patient preferences regarding the gender of their physicians is a highly sensitive issue, which can be particularly salient in intimate medical situations. Previously published studies found that women tend to prefer female physicians, especially in the case of obstetricians and gynecologists. Data regarding other intimate specialties, such as breast surgery, are scarce. The present study was undertaken to assess gender preferences of women regarding their choice of a breast surgeon. Methods: Five hundred and fifteen consecutive women who attended breast clinics in two university-affiliated tertiary hospitals were prospectively enrolled. A 25-item anonymous questionnaire was completed by women independently and used to assess their preferences in selecting their breast surgeon. Of the 515 women, 500 (97 % response rate; mean age 50.6 ± 15.4 years) completed the anonymous questionnaire.

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Do women prefer a female breast surgeon?

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“…A long history of discrimination and oppression means that many LGBTQ people are reluctant to be open about their sexuality or gender identity, despite positive changes in societal attitudes. Numerous studies demonstrate that many LGBTQ patients show a marked preference for LGBTQ or LGBTQ‐friendly health care providers. It therefore follows that LGBTQ health professionals have distinct information needs, either because of their patients’ or because of their own health information needs, an observation confirmed by Fikar & Keith's respondents.…”

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“…Numerous studies 39,40 demonstrate that many LGBTQ patients show a marked preference for LGBTQ or LGBTQ-friendly health care providers. It therefore follows that LGBTQ health professionals have distinct information needs, either because of their patients' or because of their own health information needs, an observation confirmed by Fikar & Keith's respondents.…”

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Information‐seeking behaviour and information needs of LGBTQ health professionals: a follow‐up study

Morris

Roberto

2016

Health Info Libraries J

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Background: Except for one study in 2004, the literature has no data on the information-seeking behaviour of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) health professionals. After a decade of change for LGBTQ people, and the growth of electronic information sources and social networks, it is appropriate to revisit this subject. Objectives: To gain an updated understanding of the information-seeking behaviour of LGBTQ health professionals and of how medical libraries can provide a culturally competent service to such users. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was adopted combining a Web-based questionnaire with email follow-up discussions. One hundred and twenty-three complete responses were received, mostly from the USA and Canada, between November 2012 and October 2013. Results:LGBTQ health professionals remain more comfortable seeking LGBTQ health information from a medical librarian whom they know to be LGBTQ because they perceive LGBTQ librarians as more likely to have specialist knowledge, or through concern that non-LGBTQ librarians may be more likely to react in a stigmatising or discriminatory way. The study also provides evidence suggesting that online chat has marginal appeal for respondents seeking LGBTQ health information, despite its anonymity. Medical libraries seeking to demonstrate their cultural competency should provide visible evidence of this, such as through the creation of dedicated resource lists, promotion of LGBTQ literature on the library's website, and display of other symbols or statements supporting diversity. Conclusion: Opportunities exist for LGBTQ health professionals and medical librarians to work together to ensure that medical libraries are culturally competent and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ patrons, that library collections match their needs, and in the creation of guides to ensure maximum access to the results of LGBTQ health research. Medical libraries should also consider nominating and, if necessary, training a specialist in LGBTQ health information. Such measures are more likely to be successful than reliance on online chat, despite contrary suggestions in the literature.

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“…In 2004, Sampietro-Colom et al noted that although there are many publications regarding same sex preference, it is limited to a fairly homogeneous population (Caucasian women from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada) [ 5 ]. Several recent publications have discussed the preferences of Arab women [ 6 - 8 ], Asian women [ 9 ], and Israeli women [ 10 - 13 ], and many explanations were given for their preferring same-sex physicians, among them the nature of the required clinical care, the physician’s attitude and communication style, and the patient’s stereotyping of physicians [ 14 , 15 ]. Notably, the most frequent reasons for the patient’s choices were religious beliefs and cultural traditions [ 6 - 8 ], with sex being the most important parameter among the very religious communities [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Israeli Druze women’s sex preferences when choosing obstetricians and gynecologists

Amer-Alshiek

Alshiek

Levy

et al. 2015

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BackgroundConsideration and better understanding of patients’ needs on the part of the healthcare system might help increase the number of people seeking necessary medical care. Many studies have been conducted on patients’ preferences in choosing their health care provider, but the majority of them were conducted in modern western societies, establishing a need to explore other populations. The present study was performed in the Israeli Druze community which is composed of a uniquely traditional and religious population.We assessed the sex preference of Israeli Druze women regarding obstetricians/gynecologists, and identify other features that affect their choice.MethodWe conducted a cross-sectional study that included 196 Israeli Druze women who anonymously completed a 36-item questionnaire between January-July, 2011.ResultsMost (63.8%) of the responders preferred female obstetricians/gynecologists, while 74.5% had no sex preference for their family physicians. 68.6% of the religious women preferred female obstetricians/gynecologists as compared to 51.76% of those women who self-identified as secular. Most of the women (65%) preferred female obstetricians/gynecologists for intimate procedures, such as pelvic examination and pregnancy follow-up. The main reasons given were: feeling more comfortable with a female practitioner (69.7%), the belief that females are more gentle (56.6%), and being more embarrassed with male obstetricians/gynecologists (45.4%). Three factors were associated with the responders’ preferences for female obstetricians/gynecologists: their age and religious status, and the sex of their regular obstetricians/gynecologists. Women who preferred a female obstetrician/gynecologist assigned a lesser weight to the physician’s knowledge when choosing them. Older and religious women as well as those who attributed less weight to the physician’s professional knowledge were more likely to prefer a female obstetrician/gynecologist.ConclusionsThe majority of responders to our survey (Israeli Druze women), like those in other communities where religiousness and modesty are deeply rooted, prefer female obstetricians/gynecologists, with the overwhelming reasons given being feeling more comfortable and less embarrassed with females, and the notion that female obstetricians/gynecologists are more gentle during intimate procedures.

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Obstetricians and gynecologists: Which characteristics do Israeli lesbians prefer?

Abstract: Overwhelmingly lesbians prefer sexually tolerant obstetricians/gynecologists regardless of their gender; however, only a small number of lesbian subjects in this study considered their obstetricians/gynecologists as displaying this characteristic.

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Do women prefer a female breast surgeon?

Do women prefer a female breast surgeon?

Information‐seeking behaviour and information needs of LGBTQ health professionals: a follow‐up study

Israeli Druze women’s sex preferences when choosing obstetricians and gynecologists

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