Trust under exposure: how Chinese women negotiate embodied vulnerability with male gynecologists: a qualitative interview study
Published: 9 September 2026| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/6mjn9fwsb6.1
Contributors:
, Tsai-Hsuan Tsai, Hao Chen, Hongfei SunDescription
The dataset consists of qualitative interview data examining how Chinese women negotiate bodily vulnerability, privacy, boundaries, and trust during gynecological examinations conducted by male physicians. The study uses episode-based semi-structured interviews focusing on participants’ recent clinical encounters, including bodily exposure, physical touch, communication, perceived professionalism, privacy arrangements, patient agency, and changes in trust.
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Institutions
- Chang Gung UniversityTaiwan, Taoyuan
- Huaqiao UniversityFujian, Xiamen
- Xiamen University of TechnologyFujian, Xiamen
Categories
Qualitative Research, Interview Practice
Funders
- National Science and Technology CouncilTaiwan, Taipei