Husband Stitch Survey

Would you like to proceed with the survey?

Are you 18 years or older?

Are you an OB/GYN, midwife or delivery provider? 

Please specify your role:

Have you ever performed an additional suture when repairing a vaginal tear or episiotomy after childbirth for the purpose of vaginal tightening? Please select all that apply:

When did this occur? Please select all that apply

Have you ever been asked to perform or an additional suture when repairing a vaginal tear or episiotomy after childbirth for the purpose of vaginal tightening? Please select all that apply:

Other:

When did this occur? Please select all that apply:

In what forums have you heard discussion of the "Husband Stitch," or an additional tightening suture when repairing a vaginal tear or episiotomy after childbirth? Please select all that apply:

Other forum:

Have you witnessed a healthcare professional performing the "Husband Stitch," or an additional tightening suture when repairing a vaginal tear or episiotomy after childbirth? Please select all that apply:

When did this occur? Please select all that apply:

Has a patient told you they received the "Husband Stitch," or an additional tightening suture when repairing a vaginal tear or episiotomy after childbirth? Please select all that apply:

Upon evaluating a patient, have you ever suspected placement of the "Husband Stitch," or an additional tightening suture when repairing a vaginal tear or episiotomy after childbirth? Please select all that apply:

Have you offered treatment or resources to a patient who has undergone the "Husband Stitch," or an additional tightening suture when repairing a vaginal tear or episiotomy after childbirth? Please select all that apply:

Other:

Do you have any additional knowledge or experiences of the "Husband Stitch" that you would like to share? Please type in your response below:

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" has been practiced in the country where you practice/ have practiced as a health care provider at some point in time?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" is currently practiced in the country where you practice/ have practiced as a health care provider?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" is practiced without the consent of the patient?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" can cause sexual health complications for the patient?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" can improve the sexual health of the patient?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" can enhance sexual pleasure for the patient's male partner?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" can cause short-term health complications for the patient?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" can cause long-term health complications for the patient?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" can cause mental health complications for the patient?

Do you believe the "Husband Stitch" should be practiced? Please select all that apply:

Do you have any additional personal opinions of the "Husband Stitch" that you would like to share? Please type in your response below:

Gender?

Other Gender

Age

Country of origin? If USA, which state?

Country where you trained as an OB/GYN or midwife? If USA, which state?

Country where you have practiced for the majority of your career? If USA, which state?

How long have you been practicing as an OB/GYN or midwife?

Start date (year):

Still practicing?

End date (year):

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