Gender Sensitivity Training for General Practitioners
Author Information
Author(s): Celik Halime H, Klinge Ineke I, Weijden Trudy T van der, Widdershoven Guy GAM, Lagro-Janssen Toine ALM
Primary Institution: Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Hypothesis
Can a training programme stimulate gender sensitivity among general practitioners?
Conclusion
The training programme successfully stimulated gender sensitivity among general practitioners.
Supporting Evidence
- The training programme included practical recommendations for addressing gender issues in three diseases.
- GPs showed improved adherence to gender-sensitive recommendations after the training.
- Daily discussions among GP couples contributed to the training's effectiveness.
Takeaway
Doctors can learn to be more aware of gender differences in health, which helps them take better care of both men and women.
Methodology
A quantitative, explorative and descriptive design was used, involving a training programme for 18 GPs who registered data on 100 patients over 6 months.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported adherence to recommendations by GPs.
Limitations
The study was exploratory and lacked a control group, making it difficult to determine the long-term effects of the training.
Participant Demographics
9 experienced GPs (8 men, 1 woman) and 9 GP trainees (2 men, 7 women).
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