Gender and the Professional Career of Primary Care Physicians in Andalusia
Author Information
Author(s): Ana Delgado, Lorena Saletti-Cuesta, Luis Andrés López-Fernández, Juan de Dios Luna, Inmaculada Mateo-Rodriguez
Primary Institution: Andalusian School of Public Health
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine and compare the professional activities of female and male primary care physicians in Andalusia and assess the effect of the health center on these activities.
Conclusion
Female physicians in Andalusia are disadvantaged in their professional activities compared to male physicians, even after controlling for family responsibilities and workload.
Supporting Evidence
- Female physicians were younger and more likely to have a family medicine specialty.
- Female physicians dedicated more hours to housework compared to male physicians.
- Only 5% of female physicians were health center managers compared to 15% of male physicians.
Takeaway
This study shows that even though there are more women in medicine, they still face challenges in their careers compared to men.
Methodology
Descriptive, cross-sectional, and multicenter study using self-administered questionnaires and statistical analyses.
Potential Biases
Potential information bias due to self-reported data.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to determine causality, and the sample is restricted to urban health centers.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 250 female and 250 male primary care physicians from urban health centers in Andalusia.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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