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Jayme L Wilder1, Caitlyn M Hark1, Carolyn H Marcus1
1Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics (JL Wilder, CM Hark, CH Marcus, AS Winn, EW Pingree), Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass; Harvard Medical School (JL Wilder, CM Hark, CH Marcus, EC Rabinowitz, AS Winn, EW Pingree), Boston, Mass.
Academic Pediatrics
|April 19, 2021
Summary
Pediatric resident parents faced significant challenges balancing work and family during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding these tensions can help residency programs better support doctor-parents.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatrics
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges for healthcare professionals.
- Resident parents, specifically, faced converging demands from professional duties and childcare.
- The experiences of pediatric resident parents during this period remained largely unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of pediatric resident parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To identify key themes and challenges encountered by this specific demographic.
- To provide insights for improving support systems within residency programs.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study design was employed.
- Semistructured interviews were conducted with pediatric residents who are also parents.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview transcripts iteratively.
Main Results:
- Twelve pediatric residents from nine programs participated.
- Five major themes emerged, highlighting conflicts between professional and parental duties.
- Key tensions included work-life balance, perceptions of support, and mental health impacts.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric resident parents navigated complex challenges during the pandemic.
- The findings offer a unique perspective on the dual roles of doctor and parent.
- Results can inform residency programs to better support resident parents during crises.
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