Contraceptive Knowledge and Counseling among OB-GYN and Family Medicine Physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Few studies have examined contraceptive knowledge and counseling confidence among primary care residents and physicians. Authors of this study evaluated education, knowledge, and counseling practices related to contraception among physicians in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) and family medicine (FM).

Methods

In this prospective, cross-sectional study, current OB-GYN and FM residents, as well as program graduates from the past five years at a single institution, were surveyed. The survey assessed demographics, contraception knowledge, provider confidence, counseling practices, and procedural experience. Responses were included in the analysis if at least one knowledge question was completed.

Results

The final analysis included 45 respondents (8% respon

SUBMITTER: Thurman N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12539767 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature