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Exploring gender differences in uptake of GP partnership roles: a qualitative mixed-methods study
Laura Jefferson1, Su Golder1, Holly Essex1
1Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York.
Summary
Gender pay gaps persist in general practice due to barriers affecting women's partnership progression. Addressing work-life balance and workplace culture is key to improving career advancement for all general practitioners (GPs).
Area of Science:
- Medical Workforce Research
- Health Services Research
- General Practice Management
Background:
- The unadjusted gender pay gap in general practice is 33.5%, partly due to fewer women becoming partners.
- Evidence on gender differences in general practitioners' (GPs) career progression is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing general practitioners' (GPs) uptake of partnership roles.
- To specifically examine gender-based differences in these career decisions.
Main Methods:
- Convergent mixed-methods design utilizing qualitative interviews and social media analysis (Twitter).
- Asynchronous online focus groups were conducted, with findings triangulated.
- Data from 40 GP interviews, 232 GPs' social media commentaries, and 7 focus groups (50 GPs) were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Individual, organizational, and national factors impact partnership decisions for both male and female GPs.
- Work-family balance, workload, financial investment, and risk were key barriers.
- Women GPs reported greater challenges, including work-family conflicts, unfavorable working conditions, and perceived discrimination.
Conclusions:
- Persistent gendered barriers continue to influence women GPs' career choices.
- Alternative roles (salaried, locum, private) are more attractive than partnership for many GPs.
- Enhancing workplace culture, role flexibility, and training may boost partnership uptake.
Keywords:
career choicecareer mobilityfemalegeneral practicepartnershipphysician genderqualitative researchMore Related Videos
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