Patterns of child-bearing behaviour amongst female hospital doctors and GPs
| Autor: | T. F. Allan, Nicola Sinden, S. E. L. Westmore, Sheila Greenfield, J. M. Sherriff |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Pediatrics Parenting business.industry education Medical school Physicians Family Workload State Medicine United Kingdom Career Mobility Physicians Women Child Rearing Family medicine Surveys and Questionnaires Hospital doctor Child bearing Medical Staff Hospital Medicine Humans Female Family Practice business Child Questionnaire study |
| Zdroj: | Family practice. 20(4) |
| ISSN: | 0263-2136 |
| Popis: | BACKGROUND The number of females entering and graduating from medical school is currently increasing and, as a result, the problems they face if they wish to work as doctors and have a family are becoming more apparent. METHODS A questionnaire study of 105 female GPs and 98 female hospital doctors was carried out in Birmingham, UK, to determine doctors' experiences and views of child-bearing whilst working as a doctor. RESULTS Of the GP responders, 81% had children compared with 49% of hospital doctors. GPs were shown to work fewer hours than hospital doctors. Problems were identified relating to the everyday difficulties faced whilst working and raising a family. CONCLUSIONS The results highlight the need to address the difficulties faced by females pursuing this demanding career. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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