The unspoken reality of gender bias in surgery: A qualitative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study was conducted to better understand the pervasive gender barriers obstructing the progression of women in surgery by synthesising the perspectives of both female surgical trainees and surgeons.

Methods

Five electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science Core Collection, were searched for relevant articles. Following a full-text review by three authors, qualitative data was synthesized thematically according to the Thomas and Harden methodology and quality assessment was conducted by two authors reaching a consensus.

Results

Fourteen articles were included, with unfavorable work environments, male-dominated culture and societal pressures being major themes. Females in surgery lacked support, faced harassment, an

SUBMITTER: Lim WH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853521 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature