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Table 1 Baseline characteristics of all study participants (N = 35)

From: Medical student simulation training in intrauterine contraception insertion and removal: an intervention to improve comfort, skill, and attitudes

Characteristic

Category

n (%)

Planned Specialty

Surgery

11 (31.4)

Medicine

5 (14.3)

Pediatrics

3 (8.6)

OB-GYN

2 (5.7)

Undecided

9 (25.7)

Other

No answer

3 (8.6)

2 (5.7)

Prior Experience with IUC

Learned about IUC in a previous med school lecture

19 (54.3)

Previously seen at least one IUC placement

9 (25.7)

Self, partner, or family member has used IUC

10 (28.6)

Student learns best by:

Participating in hands-on activities

17 (48.6)

Reading about a topic on my own

11 (31.4)

Teaching someone else about a topic

4 (11.4)

Attending a lecture on a topic

2 (5.7)

Participating in a group discussion

1 (2.9)