A Pre-pandemic Baseline: Assessing Gaps in Sexually Transmitted Infection Knowledge Among Healthcare Providers at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of a Saudi Tertiary Care Hospital

This study establishes a crucial pre-pandemic baseline, identifying critical knowledge gaps in guideline-based STI management among OB/GYN professionals, including recommended diagnostics and treatments. These findings highlight an urgent need for targeted, continuous medical education to improve clinical competency and patient safety, offering a benchmark for measuring future educational interventions and pandemic-related disruptions on clinical practice.

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Cureus
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2026-01-15
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101634
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Reproductive tract infections research
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A Pre-pandemic Baseline: Assessing Gaps in Sexually Transmitted Infection Knowledge Among Healthcare Providers at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of a Saudi Tertiary Care Hospital

Kamal A. M. Adwan, Somaya Adwan, Rasha Majed, Lamyaa Majed
Cureus
Reproductive tract infections research
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A Pre-pandemic Baseline: Assessing Gaps in Sexually Transmitted Infection Knowledge Among Healthcare Providers at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of a Saudi Tertiary Care Hospital

Kamal A. M. Adwan, Somaya Adwan, Rasha Majed, Lamyaa Majed
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This study establishes a crucial pre-pandemic baseline, identifying critical knowledge gaps in guideline-based STI management among OB/GYN professionals, including recommended diagnostics and treatments. These findings highlight an urgent need for targeted, continuous medical education to improve clinical competency and patient safety, offering a benchmark for measuring future educational interventions and pandemic-related disruptions on clinical practice.

CureusVol. 18(1)
University of Malaya (MY), Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SA), University of Jeddah (SA), Doctors Hospital (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Reproductive tract infections research
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