Patterns of childbearing behaviour amongst female hospital doctors and GP's

NJ Sinden; JM Sherriff; SEL Westmore; Sheila Greenfield; Teresa Allan

doi:10.1093/fampra/cmg427

Patterns of childbearing behaviour amongst female hospital doctors and GP's

NJ Sinden, JM Sherriff, SEL Westmore, Sheila Greenfield, Teresa Allan

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	486-488
Number of pages	3
Journal	Family Practice
Volume	20
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmg427
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2003

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female hospital doctors
childbearing behaviour patterns
female GPs

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