Student perceptions of reproductive health education in US medical schools: a qualitative analysis of students taking family planning electives

Figures & data

Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study sample

Characteristic (N=29)	Mean±SD or % (n)
Age (years)	27.6±3.1
Sex
Female	93 (27)
Male	7 (2)
Race
White	79 (23)
Black	10 (3)
Latino	3 (1)
Other	7 (2)
Religion
Christian	41 (12)
No religion	21 (6)
Jewish	17 (5)
Atheist	7 (2)
Other	14 (4)
Relationship status
Single	41 (12)
In a relationship	28 (8)
Married/engaged	28 (8)
Unclear	3 (1)
Intended specialty
Obstetrics Gynecology	55 (16)
Family Medicine	28 (8)
Other (Psychiatry, Pediatrics)	10 (3)
Undecided	7 (2)

Table 2 Subjective competencies gained

Competency gained	% (n)^a
Contraceptive counseling	76 (22)
Pregnancy options counseling	48 (14)
General FP knowledge	34 (10)
LARC insertion	31 (9)
Elective termination-specific knowledge	24 (7)
Performing abortions	21 (6)

^aPercentages do not add to 100% as students could list >1 competency gained.