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.