Gender discrimination of veterinary students and its impact on career aspiration: A mixed methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As the veterinary profession has become feminised, gender discrimination and its effects have been documented in practicing veterinary surgeons. However, research on gender discrimination experienced by veterinary students and its effects on recruitment and retention remains limited. This study aimed to increase understanding of veterinary students' experiences of gender discrimination and its impact on their career aspirations.

Methods

A questionnaire including statements with Likert-style response options and free-text questions was distributed to students studying veterinary medicine and science at a UK veterinary school in September 2020 (28% response rate). Two focus groups were carried out following the questionnaire to gain a deeper insight into student e

SUBMITTER: Freestone K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9624077 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature