Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6048267 Preventive Medicine 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We analyzed pelvic exam practices and beliefs of 1250 physicians. ► Over 70% believed pelvic exams are useful for gynecologic cancer screening. ► 69.2% of OB/GYNs believed pelvic exams are effective for ovarian cancer screening. ► The strongest predictor of pelvic exam use was being an OB/GYN.
Keywords
Related Topics
Health Sciences Medicine and Dentistry Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Preview
Physician characteristics and beliefs associated with use of pelvic examinations in asymptomatic women
Authors
, , , ,