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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, Vol. 12, No. 13, 4328, 27.06.2023.

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Harvard

Ohrndorf, S, Krusche, M, Baraliakos, X, Feist, E, Gundelach, B, Haase, I, Hoyer, BF, Kiltz, U, Koehm, M, Voormann, AJ, Sewerin, P, Mucke, J & Commission for ‘Gender Equity in Rheumatology’ from the German Society for Rheumatology 2023, ''Status Quo' on Different Aspects of Gender Distribution in Rheumatology in Germany-Results from a Nationwide Online Survey among Physicians', J CLIN MED, vol. 12, no. 13, 4328. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134328

APA

Ohrndorf, S., Krusche, M., Baraliakos, X., Feist, E., Gundelach, B., Haase, I., Hoyer, B. F., Kiltz, U., Koehm, M., Voormann, A. J., Sewerin, P., Mucke, J., & Commission for ‘Gender Equity in Rheumatology’ from the German Society for Rheumatology (2023). 'Status Quo' on Different Aspects of Gender Distribution in Rheumatology in Germany-Results from a Nationwide Online Survey among Physicians. J CLIN MED, 12(13), [4328]. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134328

Vancouver

Ohrndorf S, Krusche M, Baraliakos X, Feist E, Gundelach B, Haase I et al. 'Status Quo' on Different Aspects of Gender Distribution in Rheumatology in Germany-Results from a Nationwide Online Survey among Physicians. J CLIN MED. 2023 Jun 27;12(13). 4328. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134328

Bibtex

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title = "'Status Quo' on Different Aspects of Gender Distribution in Rheumatology in Germany-Results from a Nationwide Online Survey among Physicians",
abstract = "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{\textregistered} 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.",
author = "Sarah Ohrndorf and Martin Krusche and Xenofon Baraliakos and Eugen Feist and Barbara Gundelach and Isabell Haase and Hoyer, {Bimba Franziska} and Uta Kiltz and Michaela Koehm and Voormann, {Anna Julia} and Philipp Sewerin and Johanna Mucke and {Commission for {\textquoteleft}Gender Equity in Rheumatology{\textquoteright} from the German Society for Rheumatology}",
year = "2023",
month = jun,
day = "27",
doi = "10.3390/jcm12134328",
language = "English",
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RIS

TY - JOUR

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 -