Gender differences in work-life balance of European neurosurgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neurosurgery is one of the most demanding medical specialties. For neurosurgeons, balancing professional activity with personal life can be challenging.

Research question

To evaluate gender differences in contribution of neurosurgeons in the household and child-rearing, as well as their impact on personal life and career.

Material and methods

An anonymous, electronic, 59-item web-based survey was administered to National Neurosurgical Societies of Europe, and European Member Societies of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (June-October 2021).

Results

A total of 205 European neurosurgeons (87 females and 118 males, mean age 40.7) are included in our survey. In neurosurgery, females are significantly more likely to be alone (37.9%),

SUBMITTER: Lambrianou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9562249 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature