METHODS
We conducted a cross sectional online survey questionnaire. Providers
who were members of the Central Association of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (CAOG) were invited to participate in the online survey.
In determining a provider population to survey we chose CAOG because its
member population represents the ’central’ 29 states. These include
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,
South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and
Wyoming. This is a nonprofit organization of physicians and is one of
the oldest organizations, founded in 195123.
The survey was sent initially to members in October 2018 and two
subsequent requests for completion were sent out in November 2018 and
December 2018. The survey was closed in January 2019. The survey
comprised of 10 questions. These questions specifically queried
providers about specific situations in which TXA use could be indicated,
which included obstetrical and gynecological situations, both acute and
prophylactic use. Baseline differences in demographics and practice
types was also elicited from the questionnaire. Questions regarding
concerns and barriers to use of TXA was asked and providers could choose
from multiple answers. The project was reviewed by the Institutional
Review Board and approved.