Obstetrics–Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future Implications
Background: To study the current trends in Obstetrics–Gynecology (Ob-Gyn) education and workforce in Iran since 1979 and to discuss the consequences and implications. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted to describe the Ob-Gyn residency and fellowship growth and workforce prof...
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| author | Shima Tabatabai Nasser Simforoosh Seyed Esmaeil Azimi Khatibani |
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| description | Background: To study the current trends in Obstetrics–Gynecology (Ob-Gyn) education and workforce in Iran since 1979 and to discuss the consequences and implications.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted to describe the Ob-Gyn residency and fellowship growth and workforce profile in Iran (1979-2017).The first-hand data gathered from MOHME and Iran’s Medical Council. The Obstetrician-Gynecologist (Ob-Gyns) per 100000 populations’ ratio and the percentage changes calculated and the trends analyzed.
Results: Between 1979 and 2017, the proportion of trained Ob-Gyns at national universities increased by 86.27%, the number of certified Ob-Gyns increased by 333% and, female Ob-Gyns increased by 1142%.The ratio of active gynecologists per 100,000 people was 5.0 in 1979 and 8.05 in 2017, represents an increase of 70%. Since 1979 the number of active gynecologists has increased by 278 and the number of active female gynecologists has increased by 996%. Since 1990 the maternal mortality per 100,000 live births decreased by 79.9% in Iran. However, since 1980 the Cesarean proportion increased by 203% in Iran.
Conclusion: Ob-Gyn education has undergone remarkable growth. Ongoing research should focus on Ob-Gyn’s geographic distribution, and potential implications of female Ob-Gyns practice pattern and technologies on women’s health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cc36e5c5c51a4a55b95cdcd1035f52e62022-12-21T20:12:58ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Public Health2251-60852251-60932021-10-01501010.18502/ijph.v50i10.7509Obstetrics–Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future ImplicationsShima Tabatabai0Nasser Simforoosh1Seyed Esmaeil Azimi Khatibani2Medical Education Department, Shahid Labbafi Nedjad Educational Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranUrology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Labbafi Nedjad Educational Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Pathology, Amir-Al-Momenin Hospital, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, IranBackground: To study the current trends in Obstetrics–Gynecology (Ob-Gyn) education and workforce in Iran since 1979 and to discuss the consequences and implications. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted to describe the Ob-Gyn residency and fellowship growth and workforce profile in Iran (1979-2017).The first-hand data gathered from MOHME and Iran’s Medical Council. The Obstetrician-Gynecologist (Ob-Gyns) per 100000 populations’ ratio and the percentage changes calculated and the trends analyzed. Results: Between 1979 and 2017, the proportion of trained Ob-Gyns at national universities increased by 86.27%, the number of certified Ob-Gyns increased by 333% and, female Ob-Gyns increased by 1142%.The ratio of active gynecologists per 100,000 people was 5.0 in 1979 and 8.05 in 2017, represents an increase of 70%. Since 1979 the number of active gynecologists has increased by 278 and the number of active female gynecologists has increased by 996%. Since 1990 the maternal mortality per 100,000 live births decreased by 79.9% in Iran. However, since 1980 the Cesarean proportion increased by 203% in Iran. Conclusion: Ob-Gyn education has undergone remarkable growth. Ongoing research should focus on Ob-Gyn’s geographic distribution, and potential implications of female Ob-Gyns practice pattern and technologies on women’s health.https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/18476Obstetrics-gynecologySpecialty educationWorkforceGrowthGynecologist gender |
| spellingShingle | Shima Tabatabai Nasser Simforoosh Seyed Esmaeil Azimi Khatibani Obstetrics–Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future Implications Iranian Journal of Public Health Obstetrics-gynecology Specialty education Workforce Growth Gynecologist gender |
| title | Obstetrics–Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future Implications |
| title_full | Obstetrics–Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future Implications |
| title_fullStr | Obstetrics–Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future Implications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Obstetrics–Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future Implications |
| title_short | Obstetrics–Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future Implications |
| title_sort | obstetrics gynecology educational achievements in iran 1979 2017 trends consequences and future implications |
| topic | Obstetrics-gynecology Specialty education Workforce Growth Gynecologist gender |
| url | https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/18476 |
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