Journal article
The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) Vulvar Awareness Day Campaign: Knowledge of Vulvovaginal Diseases Among Italian Obstetrics and Gybecology Residents
Journal of lower genital tract disease, Vol.28(1), pp.91-94
01/2024
DOI: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000777
PMID: 37906606
Abstract
Abstract Objectives The objective of this study is to investigate vulvovaginal disease (VVD) awareness in Italian obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residents. Materials and Methods 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. Results 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%). Conclusion 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.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) Vulvar Awareness Day Campaign: Knowledge of Vulvovaginal Diseases Among Italian Obstetrics and Gybecology Residents
- Creators
- Federica Bevilacqua - University of TurinAmanda Selk - University of TorontoColleen Stockdale - University of IowaPedro Vieira-BaptistaTolu Adedipe - University Teaching HospitalTanja Bohl - Jean HailesLuca Marozio - University of TurinFulvio Borella - University of TurinNiccolò Gallio - University of TurinBenedetta Pollano - University of TurinEleonora Robba - University of TurinIlaria Barbierato - University of TurinChiara Benedetto - University of TurinMario Preti - University of Turin
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of lower genital tract disease, Vol.28(1), pp.91-94
- DOI
- 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000777
- PMID
- 37906606
- ISSN
- 1526-0976
- eISSN
- 1526-0976
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 10/30/2023
- Date published
- 01/2024
- Academic Unit
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Record Identifier
- 9984502956802771
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