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Patterns of child-bearing behaviour amongst female hospital doctors and GPs
N J Sinden1, J M Sherriff, S E L Westmore
1Department of Primary Care and General Practice, Primary Care Clinical Sciences Building, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.
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.
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