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Tytuł:
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Factors and scenarios influencing Arab Americans' preference for male versus female physicians.
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Autorzy:
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Ayyash M; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Henry Ford Health System, Arab American Health Initiative, Detroit, Dearborn, MI, USA. Electronic address: .
Ayyash M; Department of Emergency Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Arab American Health Initiative, Dearborn, Detroit, MI, USA.
Hassan Z; Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Arab American Health Initiative, Detroit, Dearborn, MI, USA.
Farhat A; University of Michigan, Arab American Health Initiative, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Rakine H; Wayne State University, Arab American Health Initiative, Dearborn, Detroit, MI, USA.
Blackwood RA; University of Michigan Medical School, Office for Health Equity and Inclusion, Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, Arab American Health Initiative, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Źródło:
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Journal of the National Medical Association [J Natl Med Assoc] 2022 Apr; Vol. 114 (2), pp. 199-206. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jan 31.
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Publication: 2016- : New York : Elsevier
Original Publication: Washington, DC : National Medical Association
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MeSH Terms:
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Physicians*
Physicians, Women*
Arabs ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Physician-Patient Relations ; United States ; White People
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Contributed Indexing:
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Keywords: Arab Americans; Patients preferences; Physician gender; Social medicine
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20220202 Date Completed: 20220503 Latest Revision: 20221207
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Update Code:
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20240104
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DOI:
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10.1016/j.jnma.2021.12.018
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PMID:
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35105458
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As the Arab American community sees an increase in female physicians, knowledge of patients' perceptions is necessary to foster the physician-patient relationship. The objective of this study was to better understand physician gender preference among Arab Americans when given a range of selected medical scenarios. An anonymous survey was distributed electronically through social media. The survey elicited gender preferences of Arab Americans given different scenarios. Data was collected from 325 participants. No physician gender preference was noted for 6 out of 7 scenarios with the exception for sensitive medical issues. Same-sex gender preference was noted in the cases of sensitive medical issues, routine medical visits, medical emergencies, and minor medical procedures. Predominant visitations to male physicians across specialties was found. The current study shows that although most Arab Americans expressed no preference for physician gender, the majority currently visit male physicians. The study highlights similarities to other populations in terms of same-sex physician gender preference when it comes to patient choices. Our study shows, however, that physicians' experience and empathy were leading criteria as opposed to gender or Arab identity when it came to physician selection by Arab American patients.
(Copyright © 2022 National Medical Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
