'Status Quo' on Different Aspects of Gender Distribution in Rheumatology in Germany-Results from a Nationwide Online Survey among Physicians
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'Status Quo' on Different Aspects of Gender Distribution in Rheumatology in Germany-Results from a Nationwide Online Survey among Physicians. / Ohrndorf, Sarah; Krusche, Martin; Baraliakos, Xenofon; Feist, Eugen; Gundelach, Barbara; Haase, Isabell; Hoyer, Bimba Franziska; Kiltz, Uta; Koehm, Michaela; Voormann, Anna Julia; Sewerin, Philipp; Mucke, Johanna; Commission for ‘Gender Equity in Rheumatology’ from the German Society for Rheumatology.
in: J CLIN MED, Jahrgang 12, Nr. 13, 4328, 27.06.2023.Publikationen: SCORING: Beitrag in Fachzeitschrift/Zeitung › Kurzpublikation › Forschung › Begutachtung
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T1 - 'Status Quo' on Different Aspects of Gender Distribution in Rheumatology in Germany-Results from a Nationwide Online Survey among Physicians
AU - Ohrndorf, Sarah
AU - Krusche, Martin
AU - Baraliakos, Xenofon
AU - Feist, Eugen
AU - Gundelach, Barbara
AU - Haase, Isabell
AU - Hoyer, Bimba Franziska
AU - Kiltz, Uta
AU - Koehm, Michaela
AU - Voormann, Anna Julia
AU - Sewerin, Philipp
AU - Mucke, Johanna
AU - Commission for ‘Gender Equity in Rheumatology’ from the German Society for Rheumatology
PY - 2023/6/27
Y1 - 2023/6/27
N2 - OBJECTIVES: Despite the increasing number of female medical students and fellows in Europe, women are still under-represented in higher academic careers and positions in medicine. The aim of this survey was to assess the 'status quo' on gender distribution among rheumatologists in Germany.METHODS: A web-based anonymous survey (21 questions with multiple answers and free text) using QuestionPro® was distributed among rheumatologists in Germany via newsletters, social media and personal contact, including questions regarding hierarchical positions and work characteristics.RESULTS: Among the total of 170 respondents (72% women, 28% men, 1% diverse), 48% were rheumatologists in training, 35% were trained rheumatologists and 7% were heads of rheumatology departments. Regarding the gender ratio at different hierarchical levels, 74% of respondents reported more men than women in leadership positions. Part-time work was possible in the departments of 86% of respondents, with more women working part-time (56%) compared to men (29%). Most respondents stated their impression that employees working part-time did not have the same career chances as full-time workers in their departments. In total, 66% agreed that activities to improve gender equity are necessary. The highest need was seen in reconciling work and family through, e.g., part-time models, flexible childcare options at work and a higher acceptance of part-time work in leadership positions.CONCLUSIONS: According to our results, a gender imbalance is prevalent among rheumatologists in Germany, with lower numbers of women evident at higher hierarchical levels. Traditional role assignments are still represented by a higher proportion of part-time work in women. The establishment of structural changes to achieve better gender equity is needed.
AB - OBJECTIVES: Despite the increasing number of female medical students and fellows in Europe, women are still under-represented in higher academic careers and positions in medicine. The aim of this survey was to assess the 'status quo' on gender distribution among rheumatologists in Germany.METHODS: A web-based anonymous survey (21 questions with multiple answers and free text) using QuestionPro® was distributed among rheumatologists in Germany via newsletters, social media and personal contact, including questions regarding hierarchical positions and work characteristics.RESULTS: Among the total of 170 respondents (72% women, 28% men, 1% diverse), 48% were rheumatologists in training, 35% were trained rheumatologists and 7% were heads of rheumatology departments. Regarding the gender ratio at different hierarchical levels, 74% of respondents reported more men than women in leadership positions. Part-time work was possible in the departments of 86% of respondents, with more women working part-time (56%) compared to men (29%). Most respondents stated their impression that employees working part-time did not have the same career chances as full-time workers in their departments. In total, 66% agreed that activities to improve gender equity are necessary. The highest need was seen in reconciling work and family through, e.g., part-time models, flexible childcare options at work and a higher acceptance of part-time work in leadership positions.CONCLUSIONS: According to our results, a gender imbalance is prevalent among rheumatologists in Germany, with lower numbers of women evident at higher hierarchical levels. Traditional role assignments are still represented by a higher proportion of part-time work in women. The establishment of structural changes to achieve better gender equity is needed.
U2 - 10.3390/jcm12134328
DO - 10.3390/jcm12134328
M3 - Short publication
C2 - 37445363
VL - 12
JO - J CLIN MED
JF - J CLIN MED
SN - 2077-0383
IS - 13
M1 - 4328
ER -