Factors underpinning an improved menopausal experience in the workplace for doctors: a UK-based qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

A recent British Medical Association survey revealed that very few National Health Service (NHS) doctors felt comfortable discussing symptoms with their managers, and many feel unable to make changes to their working lives to accommodate their menopause. An improved menopausal experience (IME) in the workplace has been associated with increased job satisfaction, increased economic participation and reduced absenteeism. Currently, existing literature fails to explore menopausal doctors' experiences and none factors in non-menopausal colleagues' perspectives. This qualitative study aims to determine the factors underpinning an IME for UK doctors.

Design

Qualitative study using semistructured interviews and thematic analysis.

Participants

Menopausal doctors (n

SUBMITTER: Adelekan-Kamara Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10008158 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature