Training Needs of German Healthcare Professionals on Sexual Health
Author Information
Author(s): Sabrina Reinehr, Nina R. Neuendorff, Raquel van der Veen, Benedikt P. Langenbach, Andreas Thieme
Primary Institution: University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
Hypothesis
The perceived quality of training is associated with feeling comfortable when treating sexual health problems and sex workers.
Conclusion
German healthcare professionals feel inadequately trained in sexual health issues and the specific healthcare needs of sex workers.
Supporting Evidence
- Most participants felt comfortable treating sexual health problems, but many reported inadequate training.
- About 60% of respondents felt inadequately trained regarding sexual health issues.
- There was a positive correlation between comfort levels and perceived training quality.
Takeaway
Doctors and medical students in Germany don't feel well-prepared to help people with sexual health issues, especially sex workers, even though they feel somewhat comfortable discussing these topics.
Methodology
An online survey was conducted with 508 participants, including physicians, psychotherapists, and medical students, to assess their perceived training and comfort levels regarding sexual health.
Potential Biases
Potential self-selection bias as individuals with a special interest in the topic may have participated more frequently.
Limitations
The sample may not be representative of all healthcare professionals in Germany, and there may be self-selection bias among participants.
Participant Demographics
347 participants: 154 medical students (44.4%), 130 physicians (37.5%), 63 psychologists (18.1%); median ages were 23.9 for students and 40.4 for physicians.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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