NFP & Your OB/GYN

1. Your Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Natural Family Planning

This survey was developed to try to better understand the attitude of OB/GYN's towards NFP. As a secondary objective, it was developed to determine one's motivation to change OB/GYN's. Please note that for the purpose of this survey Pro-life and NFP-only are equivalent and both describe a medical practice that is in agreement with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

1. To help us better interpret the survey results please tell us where you're from.

To help us better interpret the survey results please tell us where you're from. State:
ZIP/Postal Code:
Country:

2. How populous is the city or metropolitan area where you live?

How populous is the city or metropolitan area where you live? < 100,000 people

100,000 - 500,000 people

500,000 - 1,000,000 people

> 1,000,000

3. How long have you been a patient of your current OB/GYN?

How long have you been a patient of your current OB/GYN? < 1 year

1 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

> 10 years

4. How satistfied are you with the services provided by your current OB/GYN?

How satistfied are you with the services provided by your current OB/GYN? very dissatisfied

dissatisfied

neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

satisfied

very satisfied

5. Please categorize the attitude of your current OB/GYN with respect to Natural Family Planning (NFP). My OB/GYN is:

Please categorize the attitude of your current OB/GYN with respect to Natural Family Planning (NFP). My OB/GYN is: Pro-life / NFP-only

Encourages NFP, but is not NFP-only

Supportive if you already use NFP, but does not promote NFP

Neutral towards NFP

Unfamiliar with NFP

Opposed to the use of NFP

6. Would you switch to a Pro-life / NFP-only OB/GYN if a reputable one was accepting new patients and was officed in a convenient location?

Would you switch to a Pro-life / NFP-only OB/GYN if a reputable one was accepting new patients and was officed in a convenient location? Yes

Maybe

7. What factors would be most influential to you in switching your OB/GYN.

	Most Important	Important	Less Important	Least Important
Location	What factors would be most influential to you in switching your OB/GYN. Location Most Important	Important	Less Important	Least Important
Bedside manner	Bedside manner Most Important	Important	Less Important	Least Important
Attitude towards NFP	Attitude towards NFP Most Important	Important	Less Important	Least Important
Reputation/ability	Reputation/ability Most Important	Important	Less Important	Least Important

Other (please specify)

8. Which sentence best describes your attitude towards switching OB/GYN's? I would definitely switch to a Pro-life/NFP-only OB/GYN, but only if: (check all that apply)

Which sentence best describes your attitude towards switching OB/GYN's? I would definitely switch to a Pro-life/NFP-only OB/GYN, but only if: (check all that apply) the practice is located within 10 miles of my house/work.

I get along well with him/her.

N/A: I already have a Pro-life/NFP-only OB/GYN.

N/A: no stipulations for me; I will switch no matter what.

N/A: I love my OB/GYN and won't switch.

the practice is located within 20 miles of my house/work.

Other (please specify)

9. Which statement best describes your attitude towards your current OB/GYN?

Which statement best describes your attitude towards your current OB/GYN? I don't like my OB/GYN and I've been looking for a new one.

I am very happy with my OB/GYN.

My OB/GYN is okay, but I'd consider switching if the circumstances were perfect.

10. Thanks for answering the survey. If you have any other comments regarding this topic, please include them in the comment box below. Personal stories would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for answering the survey. If you have any other comments regarding this topic, please include them in the comment box below. Personal stories would be greatly appreciated.