Exploring Experiences of Traumatic Microaggressions Toward Surgeons and Surgical Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies have suggested that experiences of gender and racial discrimination are widespread among surgeons and surgical residents. This study examines the relationship between experienced microaggressions and traumatic stress.

Methods

A one-time, deidentified survey was distributed over email to academic surgical societies. The survey consisted of 35 items including questions on prevalence of microaggressions, perceived job impacts as well as a shortened version of the Trauma Symptoms of Discrimination Scale. Chi-square tests and an independence test for trends were utilized to determine significance.

Results

We collected data from 130 participants with majority (81%) having experienced microaggressions in the workplace. On measures of worry (P < 0.001), a

SUBMITTER: Ogunnowo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10922079 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature