A qualitative insight into researchers' perceptions of gender inequality in medical and dental research institutions in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to gain a qualitative insight into scientific researchers' perceptions of gender inequality inside Nigerian research institutions through an investigation of how gender equality is enacted in medical and dental research institutions in Nigeria.

Methods

This descriptive and cross-sectional qualitative study probed decision-making around navigating gender inequity and explored opinions about how a supportive environment for female medical and dental researchers could be established. Data were collected through semi-structured telephone interviews with 54 scientific researchers across 17 medical and dental academic institutions in Nigeria between March and July 2022. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis.

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SUBMITTER: Folayan MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10075448 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature