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Pediatricians' perceptions of gender issues that influence the choice of medical specialty
Mônica Ramos Daltro1, Pedro Guerra Júnior1, Luiza Rodrigues Santos1
1Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Salvador, BA, Brazil.
Introduction:
The medical field has witnessed a growing expansion of the female workforce. Despite a greater appreciation and trust in women in pediatric spaces, gender violence remains a significant concern on the health agenda.
Objectives:
This study aimed to investigate how pediatricians perceive gender experiences in daily work, discussing its effects on professional practice.
Methods:
The study adopted a descriptive, exploratory, and qualitative approach and was conducted in a university hospital with 14 pediatricians from the urgency and emergency service. Virtual semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore sociodemographic data, training, and professional background. The narratives obtained were subjected to Content Analysis, resulting in the construction of five categories: choice by specialty; maternity; place of reception; violence; and the male doctor.
Results:
It was observed that pediatricians build their professional routine based on conservative values of patriarchal and sexist anchorage.
Conclusions:
The set of narratives emphasize the importance of confronting gender inequality within the scope of medical training.
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