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Sexism experienced by consultant cardiologists in the United Kingdom

Shareen Kaur Jaijee1,2, Caroline Kamau-Mitchell3, Ghada W Mikhail4,5

  • 1Cardiology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK shareen.k.jaijee@gmail.com.

Heart (British Cardiac Society)
|March 16, 2021
PubMed

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Female cardiologists report higher rates of sexism and sexual harassment than their male counterparts. This discrimination negatively impacts female cardiologists' professional confidence and career advancement opportunities.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Cardiology
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Sexism and sexual harassment are significant issues within professional environments.
  • Understanding the prevalence and impact of these issues in specialized fields like cardiology is crucial for addressing them.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the frequency and types of sexism experienced by male and female cardiologists in the UK.
  • To explore the impact of sexism on professional confidence and career progression.

Main Methods:

  • A validated questionnaire on sexism and sexual harassment was distributed online to 890 UK consultant cardiologists.
  • Data from 174 respondents were analyzed using χ² tests and Bonferroni correction.

Main Results:

  • 61.9% of female cardiologists experienced discrimination versus 19.7% of male cardiologists.
  • 35.7% of female cardiologists experienced sexual harassment compared to 6.1% of male cardiologists.
  • Sexism significantly affected female cardiologists' professional confidence and career advancement more than males'.

Conclusions:

  • Female cardiologists in the UK face higher levels of sexism and sexual harassment.
  • These experiences negatively impact female cardiologists' confidence and career progression.
  • Urgent research into interventions is needed to protect female cardiologists.
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