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Why do work patterns differ between men and women GPs?

Fiona French1, Jane Andrew, Morag Awramenko

  • 1NHS Education for Scotland, Aberdeen, UK. Fiona.French@nes.scot.nhs.uk

Journal of Health Organization and Management
|July 28, 2006
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Gender differences persist among General Practitioner (GP) principals in NHS Scotland, with women reporting higher job satisfaction despite working fewer hours. Spouse occupation significantly influences GP work hours and career decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Workforce Research
  • Gender Studies in Healthcare
  • Socioeconomic Factors in Medicine

Background:

  • General Practitioner (GP) principals in NHS Scotland face unique career and personal life challenges.
  • Understanding gender-based disparities in professional roles is crucial for equitable healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender disparities in contractual commitments, job satisfaction, and the impact of spouses' occupations among GP principals in Scotland.
  • To analyze how socioeconomic factors, specifically spousal employment, influence the career trajectories of male and female GPs.

Main Methods:

  • A self-completion postal questionnaire survey was utilized to gather data from GP principals.
  • A response rate of 50% was achieved, providing a representative sample for analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Male GPs worked longer hours and were more likely to work out-of-hours compared to females.
  • Female GPs reported higher job satisfaction when working fewer hours. Despite earning less, no gender difference was observed in total household income.
  • Spousal occupation influenced GP work hours; male GPs in dual-doctor households were more likely to adjust work hours or career plans.

Conclusions:

  • The occupation and earning potential of a spouse significantly impact the working hours and career choices of General Practitioners.
  • The increasing number of women GPs is likely to maintain a trend of working fewer hours compared to historical male GP work patterns.