Assessing Fertility Knowledge Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Fertility knowledge is essential for obstetrics and gynecology residents, yet gaps in understanding key reproductive health concepts persist. The study aimed to investigate the extent of fertility-related knowledge among obstetrics and gynecology residents and analyze associated demogra...
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Background: Fertility knowledge is essential for obstetrics and gynecology residents, yet gaps in understanding key reproductive health concepts persist. The study aimed to investigate the extent of fertility-related knowledge among obstetrics and gynecology residents and analyze associated demographic and training factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Bacha Khan Medical College, with ninety residents in obstetrics and gynecology participating. From jan 2023 to jan 2024 The Fertility Information Tool-Knowledge Score (FIT-KS) was utilized to gather demographic information, training details, and fertility knowledge. Descriptive statistics summarized demographics and fertility knowledge scores (FIT-KS). Group differences were assessed using t-tests and ANOVA, while Pearson’s correlation examined relationships with continuous variables. Multiple linear regression identified independent predictors of FIT-KS. Significance was set at p < 0.05, and analyses were conducted using SPSS 18.0
Results: Greater interest in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) (p < 0.001), a higher training year (PGY-4, p < 0.001), and prior education on fertility (p < 0.001) were all substantially linked to higher FIT-KS scores. Residents who were married or in a committed relationship knew more than those who were single (p = 0.027). Obesity, smoking, and chronological age did not prove to be significant predictors. A significant 48% of the variation in FIT-KS scores was accounted for by the regression model (R² = 0.48, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Depending on their training, background, and interest in reproductive endocrinology (REI) as a profession, obstetrics and gynecology residents' fertility knowledge differs. These results emphasize the importance of better fertility education programs to make sure that all residency levels have thorough training on reproductive health.
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| spelling | doaj-art-07b32c4e90e54b5bbeb4ca434ff4f0c42025-08-20T03:08:32Zengziauddin UniversityPakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry2313-73712308-25932025-07-0114310.36283/ziun-pjmd14-3/049Assessing Fertility Knowledge Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional StudyHemasa Gul0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2881-747XNabila Khan1Naila2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8090-6627Fatima 3Huma Gul4MTI Bacha Khan Medical College & Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, KPK, Pakistan.MTI Bacha Khan Medical College & Mardan Medical Complex, KPK, Pakistan.MTI Bacha Khan Medical College & Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, KPK, Pakistan.MTI Bacha Khan Medical College & Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, KPK, Pakistan.MTI Bacha Khan Medical College & Mardan Medical Complex, KPK, Pakistan. Background: Fertility knowledge is essential for obstetrics and gynecology residents, yet gaps in understanding key reproductive health concepts persist. The study aimed to investigate the extent of fertility-related knowledge among obstetrics and gynecology residents and analyze associated demographic and training factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Bacha Khan Medical College, with ninety residents in obstetrics and gynecology participating. From jan 2023 to jan 2024 The Fertility Information Tool-Knowledge Score (FIT-KS) was utilized to gather demographic information, training details, and fertility knowledge. Descriptive statistics summarized demographics and fertility knowledge scores (FIT-KS). Group differences were assessed using t-tests and ANOVA, while Pearson’s correlation examined relationships with continuous variables. Multiple linear regression identified independent predictors of FIT-KS. Significance was set at p < 0.05, and analyses were conducted using SPSS 18.0 Results: Greater interest in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) (p < 0.001), a higher training year (PGY-4, p < 0.001), and prior education on fertility (p < 0.001) were all substantially linked to higher FIT-KS scores. Residents who were married or in a committed relationship knew more than those who were single (p = 0.027). Obesity, smoking, and chronological age did not prove to be significant predictors. A significant 48% of the variation in FIT-KS scores was accounted for by the regression model (R² = 0.48, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Depending on their training, background, and interest in reproductive endocrinology (REI) as a profession, obstetrics and gynecology residents' fertility knowledge differs. These results emphasize the importance of better fertility education programs to make sure that all residency levels have thorough training on reproductive health. https://ojs.zu.edu.pk/pjmd/article/view/3864Reproductive Health Training LevelObstetrics and Gynecology Medical Education |
| spellingShingle | Hemasa Gul Nabila Khan Naila Fatima Huma Gul Assessing Fertility Knowledge Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry Reproductive Health Training Level Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Education |
| title | Assessing Fertility Knowledge Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Assessing Fertility Knowledge Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Assessing Fertility Knowledge Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing Fertility Knowledge Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Assessing Fertility Knowledge Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | assessing fertility knowledge among obstetrics and gynecology residents a multicenter cross sectional study |
| topic | Reproductive Health Training Level Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Education |
| url | https://ojs.zu.edu.pk/pjmd/article/view/3864 |
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