Título: Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Family Planning Education among Third Year Medical Students
Autores: Smith, Kimberly G.
Gilliam, Melissa L.
Leboeuf, Mathieu
Neustadt, Amy
Stulberg, Debra
Fecha: 1969-12-31
Publicador: Medical Education Online
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Tema: No aplica
Descripción: Purpose: The purpose of the current study is to explore third- year medical students’ interest in learning about family planning, exposure to family planning (contraception and abortion) and perceived barriers and benefits to family planning education in their obstetrics and gynecology rotation. Method: We conducted four focus groups with 27 third-year medical students near the end of their rotation in obstetrics and gynecology. Results: Students desired education in family planning but perceived limited exposure during their rota­tion. Most students were aware of abortion but lacked factual information and abortion procedural skills. They felt systemic and faculty-related barriers contributed to limited exposure. Students discussed issues such as lack of time for coverage of contraception and abortion in the curricula and rotation itself. Per­ceived benefits of clinical instruction in family planning included increased knowledge of contraceptive management and abortion the ability to care for and relate to patients, opportunity for values clarification, and positive changes in attitudes towards family planning. Conclusions: Medical students who desire full education in family planning during their obstetrics and gynecology rotation may face barriers to obtaining that education. Given that many medical students will eventually care for reproductive-age women, greater promotion of opportunities for exposure to family planning within obstetrics and gynecology rotations is warranted. Keywords: Medical student education; Professionalism; Family planning; Contraception; Abortion
Idioma: Inglés

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