ERIC Number: EJ1111921
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1554-6128
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Perceptions of U.S. Medical Residents Regarding Amount and Usefulness of Sexual Health Instruction in Preparation for Clinical Practice
Criniti, Shannon; Crane, Betsy; Woodland, Mark B.; Montgomery, Owen C.; Urdaneta Hartmann, Sandra
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v11 n3 p161-175 2016
Despite patient demand for sexual health discussions with their physicians, sexuality instruction in residency is often lacking. This exploratory quantitative study assessed the amount and usefulness of sexuality instruction received by a sample of medical residents, as well as the residents' self-perceived readiness regarding addressing sexuality issues. Data were obtained through a self-administered survey with 130 resident respondents. The majority reported receiving little/no formal sexuality instruction. Many indicated that additional sexuality instruction would be useful in their practice. Although the majority reported comfort discussing sexuality, they reported rarely/never initiating these discussions. Recommendations for changes in graduate medical education programming are provided.
Descriptors: Medical Education, Graduate Students, Medical Students, Statistical Analysis, Physicians, Sex Education, Sexuality, Self Esteem, Readiness, Student Surveys, Use Studies, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Training
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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