The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) Vulvar Awareness Day Campaign: Knowledge of Vulvovaginal Diseases Among Italian Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents.
Journal
Journal of lower genital tract disease
ISSN: 1526-0976
Titre abrégé: J Low Genit Tract Dis
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9704963
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
08 Nov 2023
08 Nov 2023
Historique:
pubmed:
31
10
2023
medline:
31
10
2023
entrez:
31
10
2023
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
The objective of this study is to investigate vulvovaginal disease (VVD) awareness in Italian obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residents. A 25-question survey on VVD basic knowledge (17 questions) and willingness to improve it (8 questions) was distributed through Ob/Gyn resident online group chats, from different Italian Universities in January 2023. A total number of 250 residents were invited to participate; 124 responses were obtained (response rate: 50%). Data were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics through REDCap. Overall, 87 of the 124 respondents (70%) fully completed the questionnaire and represented the study group. Residents were distributed among years of residency: 15% first year, 31% second year, 23% third year, 11% fourth year, and 20% fifth year. Most (60%) never attended a VVD clinic during residency, with an increasing percentage of attendance in later residency years (15% at first year vs 65% at fifth).Participants reported low knowledge of vulvar precancerous lesions and vulvoscopy but better knowledge of vaginitis, vulvar self-examination, and lichen sclerosus. Of the respondents, 50% were not satisfied with the education provided during residency, and more than 60% lacked confidence in managing VVD.All participants expressed a strong desire to improve their knowledge and skills, with 100% agreeing that every gynecologist should know the "basics" and 98% wanting to improve their knowledge through webinars (45%), lessons (34%), newsletters, and videos (19%). Our findings indicate a significant need to improve VVD knowledge among Italian Ob/Gyn residents. Further efforts are necessary to provide information about VVD and comprehensive training programs in Italian Universities.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37906606
doi: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000777
pii: 00128360-990000000-00084
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, ASCCP.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Disclosure statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare and they received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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