Women in Surgery Italia: National Survey Assessing Gender-Related Challenges. in Journal of the American College of Surgeons / J Am Coll Surg. 2021 Nov;233(5):583-592.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.08.675. Epub 2021 Aug 23
2021
AOU Novara
Tipo pubblicazione
Journal Article
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Parini S
Division of Thoracic Surgery, Ospedale Maggiore della Carità di Novara, Novara, Italy; University of Turin, Turin, Italy. Electronic address: sara.parini@gmail.com.
Lucidi D
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Azzolina D
Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: In 2019, women accounted for 46% of surgical residents. Despite the international debate on gender disparities, no literature regarding the experience in Italy is available. The aim of this survey study was to assess satisfaction among female surgeons in Italy, and determine whether they encounter gender-based discrimination. STUDY DESIGN: An anonymous, 83-item web-based survey was distributed among female surgeons working in Italy, from November 18 to December 31, 2020. Gender equity, satisfaction, and factors associated with higher satisfaction and work-life balance were explored. RESULTS: There were 3,242 volunteer respondents, 1,833 of whom completed at least 50% of the specific questions and were included in the study. Approximately 54% of female Italian surgeons reported being satisfied with their job, but only 34% with their work-life balance. Among residents, 67% thought they were not adequately trained. The majority of respondents were responsible for most of the housekeeping (60%) and childcare duties (53%), regardless of their partner's workload, and 62% reported that gender affects the way they are treated at work, with most of them experiencing microaggressions. Sexual harassment was common (59%), but only 10% of women reported it. CONCLUSIONS: Most Italian female surgeons are satisfied with their professional choice. However, they face gender discrimination, including incidents of sexual harassment and microaggression. Due to the fact that half of surgeons working in Italian hospitals will be females in the next few years, actions are urgently required to build a culture that supports a gender-neutral environment.
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PMID : 34438082
DOI : 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.08.675
Keywords
Adult; Career Choice; Female; Gender Equity/psychology/statistics & numerical data; Household Work/statistics & numerical data; Humans; Internship and Residency/statistics & numerical data; Italy; Job Satisfaction; Mentoring; Microaggression; Middle Aged; Personal Satisfaction; Physicians, Women/classification/psychology/statistics & numerical data; Sexism/statistics & numerical data; Sexual Harassment/statistics & numerical data; Spouses; Surgeons/classification/statistics & numerical data; Surveys and Questionnaires; Work-Life Balance; Workload; Workplace;