Female trainees believe that having children will negatively impact their careers: results of a quantitative survey of trainees at an academic medical center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical training occurs during peak childbearing years. However, the intense workload, long work hours, and limited financial compensation are potential barriers to having children during this time. Here, we aimed to identify gender-based differences in beliefs and experiences of having children during graduate medical education. We hypothesized that both genders face significant challenges, but women are more likely to experience stressors related to work-family conflicts.

Methods

We administered an anonymous web-based survey to all trainees at an academic medical center. Primary outcomes were gender differences in beliefs and experiences of having children during training. Multivariate logistic regression was performed using independent variables of gender, spec

SUBMITTER: Kin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6234638 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature