A study focusing on gender-based differences in gynecologic knowledge among college students has found that college men have less gynecologic knowledge than do college women.
A study focusing on gender-based differences in gynecologic knowledge among college students has found that college men have less gynecologic knowledge than do college women.
The study appears on the website of the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and was in press at the time of this newsletter.
Researchers including Paula J. Adams Hillard, MD, a member of the Contemporary OB/GYN editorial board, administered a survey to assess knowledge of sex, contraception, and female anatomy to college students at a Midwestern university during the spring 2010 semester.
The survey included demographic and behavioral questions, 9 general gynecology knowledge items, and 11 female anatomy items.
The 236 respondents included 98 men and 138 women aged 18 to 36.
Women scored higher than men on 19 of 20 items, with mean total scores of 13.4 versus 10.1 (P< .01). Gynecologic knowledge scores were higher among those who reported having been tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (P=.13) and among those whose parents had discussed anatomy with them (P=.07).
The researchers found that being male was associated with lower mean knowledge scores, whereas increasing age and having a parent who discussed anatomy were associated with greater knowledge scores, even while controlling for having a gynecologist parent, multiple sexual partners, and prior STI testing.
The researchers state in their conclusion, “College men have lower gynecologic knowledge than women. … Because men influence women’s reproductive choices, efforts to increase men’s knowledge are needed.”
Rising endometriosis rates linked to increased pregnancy complications
May 19th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG meeting reveals a significant rise in endometriosis among pregnant women over the past 20 years, linking the condition to increased obstetric and neonatal complications.
Read More
Recap on reproductive rights with David Hackney, MD, MS
December 20th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.
Listen
PCOS and irregular cycles tied to cardiometabolic risks
May 15th 2024A comprehensive analysis reveals strong associations between polycystic ovary syndrome, irregular menstrual cycles, and increased risks of cardiometabolic conditions, underscoring the importance of proactive screening and intervention strategies.
Read More
In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
Listen
Postmenopausal urinary incontinence treatment data found lacking
May 6th 2024Discover the findings of a comprehensive study exploring the efficacy of various treatments for postmenopausal urinary incontinence, shedding light on the current research gap and recommending avenues for future investigation.
Read More