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Profile of Irish female GPs and factors affecting long-term commitment: a descriptive study
Ivana Keenan1, Laura Cullen1,2, Gabrielle Hogan3
1Irish College of General Practitioners, Dublin, Ireland.
BJGP Open
|April 17, 2024
Summary
Female general practitioners (GPs) in Ireland adjust work patterns, reducing clinical sessions and balancing roles to maintain long-term commitment. This highlights the need for supportive workforce planning for female GPs.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Medical Workforce Studies
- Health Policy
Background:
- Increasing global trend of female participation in general practice.
- Need for understanding female general practitioner (GP) working patterns for effective workforce planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the female GP workforce in Ireland.
- To identify factors influencing female GPs' long-term engagement in the profession.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive, cross-sectional study design.
- Online survey distributed to 1985 female GPs in Ireland (17.4% response rate).
Main Results:
- Majority of female GPs are principals, provide out-of-hours services, and have caring responsibilities.
- Many female GPs work fewer than eight clinical sessions weekly; GMS contract holders work more sessions and have longer tenure.
- Significant proportion hold additional roles, primarily in academia and teaching.
Conclusions:
- Irish female GPs adapt working patterns to ensure sustained commitment to general practice.
- Workforce planning requires recognition and support for evolving GP roles and work-life balance needs.
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