COVID-19 and Breast Radiologist Wellness: Impact of Gender, Financial Loss, and Childcare Need.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emotional and financial impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on breast radiologists to understand potential consequences on physician wellness and gender disparities in radiology.

Methods

A 41-question survey was distributed from June to September 2020 to members of the Society of Breast Imaging and the National Consortium of Breast Centers. Psychological distress and financial loss scores were calculated on the basis of survey responses and compared across gender and age subgroups. A multivariate logistic model was used to identify factors associated with psychological distress scores.

Results

A total of 628 surveys were completed (18% response rate); the mean respondent age was 52 ± 10 years, and 79% wer

SUBMITTER: Milch HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7919511 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature