Exploring gender disparity in medicine: perceptions of female physicians in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global research on gender bias has highlighted key trends in discrimination and inequality across various fields, including medicine. In Lebanon, a nation celebrated for its diverse cultural landscape and increasing female representation in medical education, there has been a notable absence of studies exploring gender dynamics in the medical profession.

Methods

To address this gap, we conducted a cross-sectional study using an online survey to explore the Lebanese population's perceptions towards female physicians and the quality of care they provide.

Results

The mean age of the study sample (n = 330) was 31.55 ± 10.07 years and included 114 females and 216 males. Most respondents had received care from a female physician. Notably, those who selected femal

SUBMITTER: Kassouf S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11515695 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature