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Women physicians and stress.

D E Stewart1, F Ahmad, A M Cheung

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Women'S Health & Gender-Based Medicine
|April 4, 2000
PubMed
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This study surveyed women physicians, finding that while many have good health, high stress, mental fatigue, and workplace abuse are significant concerns. Personal and systemic strategies are needed to address these challenges for physician well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical practice and physician health
  • Occupational health and well-being
  • Gender studies in medicine

Background:

  • Women physicians often report positive health and life satisfaction.
  • However, some literature indicates higher rates of depression, anxiety, marital issues, and substance abuse among this demographic.
  • Understanding the unique challenges faced by women physicians is crucial for improving their professional lives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the health, stress levels, job satisfaction, and experiences of abuse among women physicians.
  • To identify key stressors contributing to the challenges faced by women in medical practice.
  • To compare perceptions between different physician specialties and demographic groups.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach combining a quantitative survey of 196 women physicians with qualitative focus groups involving 48 additional physicians.

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  • Participants represented various specialties, including family practice.
  • Data collected included demographics, self-perceived physical and mental health, stress levels, job satisfaction, and experiences of workplace abuse.

    • Main Results:

    • While most women physicians reported good physical health, nearly half experienced high stress, and 44% felt mentally tired.
    • Seventy-three percent reported verbal abuse and 33% reported physical assault at work.
    • Physicians over 50 or with older children reported better mental health. Family physicians were more likely to be divorced/separated/widowed than specialists.

    Conclusions:

    • Women physicians face significant workplace stressors, including high expectations, multiple roles, and challenging work environments.
    • Addressing these issues requires both personal coping strategies and systemic changes within the medical field.
    • Sharing experiences and solutions among women physicians can drive positive change and improve overall well-being.