Medical student intrauterine device knowledge and attitudes: an assessment of clerkship training

Abstract Background Studies demonstrate that many clinician populations have poor knowledge of and harbor negative attitudes towards intrauterine devices (IUDs). We set out to assess the impact of the clinical clerkship in obstetrics and gynecology on medical student IUD knowledge and attitudes. Stu...

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Published in:Contraception (Stoneham) 2013-08, Vol.88 (2), p.257-262
Main Authors: Bartz, Deborah, Tang, Jennifer, Maurer, Rie, Janiak, Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Clerkship - methods
Clinical Competence
Cohort Studies
Educational assessment
Female
Genital system. Reproduction
Gynecology - education
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Intrauterine device
Intrauterine Devices
Male
Medical sciences
Medical students
Obstetrics - education
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies
Students, Medical
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Abstract Background Studies demonstrate that many clinician populations have poor knowledge of and harbor negative attitudes towards intrauterine devices (IUDs). We set out to assess the impact of the clinical clerkship in obstetrics and gynecology on medical student IUD knowledge and attitudes. Study Design In this prospective cohort study, students at seven diverse US medical schools were surveyed at the start and completion of their obstetrics and gynecology clinical clerkships regarding IUD exposure, knowledge and attitudes. Subject responses were compared pre- and postclerkship. Results One hundred six students returned completed paired surveys (response rate 82%). The preclerkship mean knowledge percent correct (54%, SD 17%) increased significantly at postclerkship assessment (72%, SD 18%) (p
ISSN:0010-7824
1879-0518
DOI:10.1016/j.contraception.2012.10.028