Female gynecologist preference: A viewpoint based on two scenario survey from Pakistan.

Abstract

Child birth is one of the key moments in a women’s life. Literature shows that most of conservative Muslim societies hold female gynecologist preference over male. Pakistan is not an exception with 95% women preferring female gynecologists and midwives. But the most alarming expect is that a very low percentage of 15% women are willing to consider male gynecologist in case of lower quality female staff . In this scenario 64% from remaining educated and 71% from uneducated group think husband and family will not allow considering higher educated; experienced male gynecologists, 23% and 21% due to religious believes; 9% and 5% due to societal values and norms; 4% and 3% owing to other reasons form educated and uneducated group respectively think will not consider male gynecologist. Although it’s quite ok to consider female gynecologist under normal circumstances as it may raise patients comfort levels but not reasonable in case of lower quality female staff.