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Being a Female Gastroenterologist in Turkey
Züleyha Akkan Çetinkaya1, Özdal Ersoy2, Nurdan Tözün3
1Department of Gastroenterology, Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine, Bahçeşehir University Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
Summary
Female gastroenterologists in Turkey face significant challenges, including work-life balance issues, career barriers, and underrepresentation in advanced procedures and leadership roles. Addressing these disparities is crucial for gender equity in the field.
Area of Science:
- Medical Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Gender Studies in Medicine
Background:
- The representation and challenges faced by women in gastroenterology in Turkey are not well-documented.
- Understanding these issues is vital for promoting gender equality within the medical profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the professional and social experiences of woman gastroenterologists in Turkey.
- To identify career-related difficulties and practice-related challenges encountered by female gastroenterologists.
Main Methods:
- A survey was developed and distributed to 152 female gastroenterologists in Turkey.
- Data was collected from 140 participants, representing a high response rate.
Main Results:
- 60% reported marriage-career conflicts and 74% struggled with work-life balance with children.
- 46.6% faced career barriers, 58.5% experienced gender mobbing, and 35.6% reported violence.
- Women are underrepresented in invasive endoscopic procedures (33.3%) and advanced endoscopy (8.9%), with few in leadership positions.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for increased gender balance in Turkish gastroenterology.
- Enhancing women's participation in therapeutic endoscopy and leadership roles is essential.
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