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Perspectives on sexual history taking in routine primary care consultations in Northwest, South Africa: Disconnect between patients and doctors

Expiry Date
: 13/02/2030
CPD Units
: 2.00 Points
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The article explores barriers and facilitators of sexual history-taking in primary care consultations, highlighting a disconnect between doctors’ and patients’ expectations, cultural barriers, and time constraints impacting effective communication.

Keywords: sexual history taking; receptiveness; patient–doctor engagement; communication; patient-centredness; sexual dysfunction.

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To raise awareness among healthcare providers about the importance of sexual history-taking in primary care and to enhance understanding of the barriers doctors and patients face. It aims to encourage medical professionals to develop better communication strategies and a more patient-centered approach to address sexual health, especially for patients at risk of sexual dysfunction.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Increased Awareness
  2. Improved Communication Skills
  3. Enhanced Patient-Centered Care

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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