Table 6 Characteristics and percentages of the 16 factors ranked by transgender men as affecting their choice for a female or male obstetrician/gynecologist (Ob/Gyn)
From: Transgender men's preferences when choosing obstetricians and gynecologists
Characteristic | Prefer female Ob/Gyn (n = 42) | Prefer male Ob/Gyn or no Ob/Gyn gender preference (n = 56) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Demographics | |||
 Age | 4 (9.5) | 3 (5.4) | NS |
 Sex | 4 (33.3) | 2 (3.6) |  < 0.001 |
 Religion | 5 (11.9) | 1 (1.8) | NS |
 Marital status | 0 | 0 |  |
 Parental status | 0 | 1 (1.8) | NS |
Professional skills | |||
 Ability (professional) | 38 (90.5) | 53 (94.6) | NS |
 Experience | 36 (85.7) | 52 (92.9) | NS |
 Knowledge | 34 (80.9) | 52 (92.9) | NS |
 Reputation | 15 (35.7) | 18 (32.1) | NS |
Qualifications | |||
 Board certification | 15 (35.7) | 27 (48.2) | NS |
 Hospital affiliation | 2 (4.8) | 4 (7.1) | NS |
 University affiliation | 1 (2.4) | 2 (3.6) | NS |
Other qualities | |||
 Personality | 31 (73.8) | 40 (71.4) | NS |
 Availability | 19 (45.2) | 27 (48.2) | NS |
 Sexually tolerant | 39 (92.9) | 45 (80.4) | NS |
 Gender tolerant | 38 (90.5) | 48 (85.7) | NS |