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Abdullah Mohammed ALobaid1,2, Cameron McR Gosling1, Eihab Khasawneh1,3
1Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
|August 22, 2020
Summary
Female healthcare professionals face challenges related to family responsibilities, workplace environment, and stereotypes. Implementing flexible work options can improve gender equality in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare workforce diversity
- Gender studies in medicine
Background:
- Global increase in women in the medical and healthcare workforce.
- Persistent workplace challenges for female healthcare professionals.
- Need to understand challenges faced by women in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore challenges faced by female healthcare professionals in the workforce.
- To map available literature on this topic.
- To identify key themes impacting women in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review using Arksey and O'Malley's framework.
- Searched multiple databases including Embase, Medline, CINAHL, and BSC.
- Included grey literature and additional online searches.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 16 selected publications.
- Identified three major themes: family responsibilities, workplace environment, and stereotyping.
- These factors impact female healthcare professionals' work and family lives.
Conclusions:
- Female healthcare professionals encounter significant work-life and environmental challenges.
- Strategies like reduced hours and flexible timing can support women.
- Implementing supportive measures enhances gender equality in healthcare organizations.
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