The preference for an endoscopist specific sex: a link between ethnic origin, religious belief, socioeconomic status, and procedure type.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

The sex of the physician performing the endoscopic procedure is one of the parameters influencing patient satisfaction. Our aim was to characterize patients' preferences according to their sex, socioeconomic status, and religious beliefs and according to procedure-related variables.

Methods

All patients undergoing an endoscopic procedure at Sheba Hospital between April 2012 and September 2012 were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their sex, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, religious practice, and preference for an endoscopist of a specific sex. Questionnaires were included for analysis only when more than 95% of the items were addressed.

Results

A total of 1,009 patients agreed to complete the questionnaires; of these 946 (94% [59

SUBMITTER: Lahat A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3772755 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature