Table 2. Gynaecology rotation experiences reported by the students (N = 160)
Experiences Never/ Occasionally (%) Sometimes/ Always (%)
Experienced being encouraged to participate in the clinical work 29 (18) 131 (82)
Experienced not being allowed to participate in a consultation (by the patient) 157 (98) 3 (2)
Experienced not being allowed to collect patient history (by the patient) 159 (99) 1 (1)
Experienced not being allowed to observe an examination (by the patient) 157 (98) 3 (2)
Experienced not being allowed permission to perform an examination (by the patient) 153 (96) 7 (4)
Experienced not being allowed permission to participate (by supervisor) 159 (99) 1 (1)
Experienced being supported when performing gynaecological examinations (by supervisor) 6 (4) 154 (96)
Experienced feeling included as part of the team (by healthcare professionals) 28 (18) 132 (83)
Experienced being confident in performing gynaecological examinations (speculum and/ or vaginal examination) at the end of the Ob/Gyn clerkship 21 (13) 139 (87)
Experienced feeling discriminated against during the gynaecological placement    
By midwife 156 (98) 4 (3)
By doctor 149 (93) 11 (7)
By auxiliary nurse 158 (99) 2 (1)
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