Article in Rheumatology international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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1 · What the graph read from it
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5 · Who and what money
Authors and funding
14 authors.
Andres Manuel Ortiz-RiosRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-5482-6242
Mara Alejandra Ponce-SantillánRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-5304-8723
Braulio Rafael Avalos-GarciaRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-6236-203X
Eva Abigaid Galindo-CalvilloRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-7659-7378
Maria Eugenia Corral-TrujilloRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6906-0640
Carolina Treviño-SanchezRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-9435-7497
Samantha Lynn Salinas-RodriguezRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-0821-0545
Lourdes Michelle Pola-LoboRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-3899-9197
David Alejandro Ramirez-CantuRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-8891-324X
Jesus Mario Ortiz-PalafoxRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-5857-3028
Jesus Alberto Cardenas-de la GarzaRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5099-0079
Dionicio Angel Galarza-DelgadoRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9714-2109
Lorena Perez-BarbosaRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5033-9588
Cassandra Michele Skinner-TaylorRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Madero y Gonzalitos s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P.64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. casskinner@prodigy.net.mx.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1800-0020
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
6 · The paper itself
Abstract
Women with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) face increased risks of infertility, yet fertility-related knowledge among physicians remains underexplored. We aimed to evaluate fertility and infertility knowledge among physicians treating women with rheumatic diseases, using the validated Fertility and Infertility Treatment Knowledge Score (FIT-KS). A cross-sectional web-based study was conducted among 102 physicians across different specialties in Mexico involved in the care of women with ARDs. Participants completed the FIT-KS, a 29-item questionnaire that assesses knowledge of natural fertility and infertility treatments. Recruitment occurred online between March and June 2025. Associations between participant characteristics and knowledge scores were analyzed. The mean FIT-KS score was 18.51 out of 29 (63.82%). Participants demonstrated good knowledge of basic fertility concepts (e.g., most fertile age, timing of conception). Still, notable gaps were observed in age-related fertility decline, IVF success rates, and treatment outcomes. Physicians under age 35 (95% CI 0.208-2.565) and females scored significantly higher (95% CI 0.646-2.99). Obstetrics and gynecology specialists had the highest scores (mean 19.87), while rheumatologists and internal medicine specialists scored lower (mean 17.95 and 17.85 (95% CI 0.24-3.80)). Fertility knowledge among physicians caring for women with ARDs is suboptimal, especially among non-reproductive specialists. To address these gaps, targeted education needs to be implemented through the integration of fertility and reproductive health topics into rheumatology fellowship curricula, offering continuing medical education sessions focused on fertility preservation and pregnancy planning, and conducting interdisciplinary workshops. These initiatives should aim to enhance knowledge, confidence, and communication in fertility counseling.
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Clinical CompetenceFertilityHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeInfertility, FemalePhysiciansRheumatic DiseasesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMexicoMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesFertilityMedical educationPhysiciansReproductive healthRheumatic diseasesSurveys and questionnaires
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