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Stresses on women physicians: consequences and coping techniques.

Gail Erlick Robinson1

  • 1University of Toronto, Women's Mental Health Program, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. gail.robinson@uhn.on.ca

Depression and Anxiety
|May 28, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Women physicians face unique stressors like discrimination and role strain, leading to higher divorce and suicide rates. Despite challenges, they report high career satisfaction, aided by coping strategies and institutional changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Occupational Health
  • Gender Studies in Medicine

Background:

  • Women physicians encounter unique occupational stressors beyond those affecting all physicians.
  • These stressors include discrimination, lack of mentorship, and work-life role conflicts.
  • Previous research indicates significant consequences for mental health and career progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review stressors impacting women physicians.
  • To examine the consequences of these stressors on their careers and well-being.
  • To identify coping mechanisms and necessary institutional changes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of original articles.
  • Literature search conducted over the last 15 years.

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  • Databases searched included Medline and other internet resources.

    • Main Results:

    • Women physicians face specific stressors: discrimination, lack of role models/support, role strain, and overload.
    • Higher rates of suicide and divorce observed compared to the general physician population.
    • Academic women physicians experience slower promotion, lower salaries, fewer resources, and micro-inequities.
    • Despite stressors, women physicians report high career satisfaction.
    • Personal coping strategies are utilized, but institutional changes are crucial.

    Conclusions:

    • Women physicians experience significant, unique stressors impacting their careers and mental health.
    • While personal coping is effective, systemic changes are needed to address discrimination and inequities.
    • Addressing institutional barriers is essential for improving the work environment for women physicians.