Perceptions of Parental Leave Among Ophthalmologists.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Benchmarking attitudes surrounding parental leave among posttraining North American ophthalmologists may reveal possible areas for intervention.

Objective

To evaluate perceptions of current parental leave policy and culture among posttraining North American ophthalmologists.

Design, setting, and participants

This nonvalidated survey used a 19-item online questionnaire. A convenience sample of 186 self-identified North American-based ophthalmologists who had completed training was obtained using listservs, residency program coordinators, and social media. Data collection occurred from May to July 2022.

Main outcomes and measures

Descriptive analysis demonstrated response frequencies. Pearson χ2 comparison of means was performed for categorical variabl

SUBMITTER: Kalra K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9856738 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature