Trust in Physicians and Medical Experience Beliefs Differ Between Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Journal of the Endocrine Society
Annie W LinMarla E Lujan

Abstract

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) report dissatisfaction with their early medical care. Little is understood about factors that can encourage stronger patient-provider relationships and promote treatment adherence. To compare trust in physicians and beliefs about social support from health care providers between women with and without PCOS. Cross-sectional study with online questionnaire. Medical clinic referral or broader community recruitment via advertising and websites. Three hundred thirty-two US-based women with PCOS or with regular menses (n = 134 and n = 198, respectively). Trust and social support toward health care providers [primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists, and/or nurse practitioners and physician assistants]. PCOS was associated with greater distrust in the PCP's opinion (P < 0.01) and greater confidence about the PCP's prioritization of general health concerns (P = 0.04) than the comparison group. Patients with PCOS felt that the PCP spent less effort and were less qualified to treat PCOS health concerns than general health concerns (both P < 0.001). No significant associations were observed between PCOS diagnosis and trust in specialists. When examining social support, women with PCOS felt th...Continue Reading

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