Table 6 Druze women’s gender preference for obstetricians/gynecologists by perceived physician characteristics
From: Israeli Druze women’s sex preferences when choosing obstetricians and gynecologists
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) |