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Otorrinolaringología 2025; 70 (2)

Gender perspective in the society and medicine. Should we consider a change from within ourselves?

Ramírez AG

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 55-71
PDF size: 183.39 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objectives: To identify and analyze, from a gender perspective, factors associated with the gender gap in medical practice.
Materials and Methods: An exploratory study in which a 37-question survey was applied exploring opinions on concepts such as feminism and gender perspective, motherhood among female physicians, unpaid caregiving activities, loss of opportunities, female leadership, discrimination, and gender-based violence.
Results: The survey was completed voluntarily and anonymously by 160 female physicians. 70% were otolaryngology-head neck surgery specialists. 90% of respondents found it inspiring to observe other women in leadership positions. Factors associated with the lack of representation in leadership positions included lack of opportunities and overwhelming family and social responsibilities. 51% of married or partnered women shared equal financial responsibilities, while 38.3% shared equally in domestic and caregiving activities. Of women who were mothers, 81.5% gave up or postponed work opportunities to prioritize family care, while 60.9% believed that work interfered with breastfeeding. 65% had experienced discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Conclusions: The data from this study reveal areas of opportunity to implement gender-sensitive policies that promote equity and close inequality gaps.


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