Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

biological sex roles, correlation, evolving societal attitudes, female, obstetricians and gynecologists, sociodemographic factors

Abstract

Societal attitudes have long had an impact on women's preferences for obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs), with the presumption that most women prefer female practitioners due to comfort and shared experiences. But with the evolving gender roles and norms in current society, it is important to look into whether these presumptions reflect the desires of modern women. In this study, women's biological sex preferences for OB-GYNs in Brgy. Pasong Buaya 2 was examined in relation to sociodemographic factors such as age, marital status, socioeconomic status, religion, and educational level, as well as the influence of evolving societal attitudes toward biological sex roles. Data were gathered using a questionnaire in a quantitative-correlational research design and were analyzed using correlational and descriptive statistics, including Chi-square analysis. The study's target population was women between the ages of 18 and 50 of Brgy. Pasong Buaya 2 in the City of Imus, Cavite. Overall, findings indicated that there was no statistically significant correlation between sociodemographic characteristics and respondents' preference for their OB-GYN's biological sex. However, it was shown that evolving societal perceptions of biological sex roles had a considerable impact on their choices. These findings have the potential to enable healthcare practitioners to provide patient-centered services by considering the results of this study to develop stronger patient-physician relationships, thus improving the quality of care that female patients receive from their OB-GYNs.

First Advisor

Evelyn D. Segovia

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