Gender discrepancy in research activities during radiology residency.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the presence of gender disparity in academic involvement during radiology residency and to identify and characterize any gender differences in perceived barriers for conducting research.

Methods

An international call for participation in an online survey was promoted via social media and through multiple international and national radiological societies. A 35-question survey invited radiology trainees worldwide to answer questions regarding exposure and barriers to academic radiology during their training. Gender differences in response proportions were analyzed using either Fisher's exact or chi-squared tests.

Results

Eight hundred fifty-eight participants (438 men, 420 women) from Europe (432), Asia (241), North and South America (144), Afri

SUBMITTER: Vernuccio F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6925606 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature