Becker's Healthcare July 18, 2024
A study conducted by researchers from Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital showed disparities in pregnancy and parenthood experiences among female and male surgical residents.
The study gathered responses from 5,692 residents from 325 general surgery programs, with 957 residents (16.8%) reporting a pregnancy for themselves or their partner during clinical training.
Here is what the study, published July 17 in JAMA Surgery, highlighted:
1. Female residents faced mistreatment more often than male residents.
Pregnancy/parenthood-based mistreatment was reported by 58.1% of female residents, and 30.5% of male residents.
2. Female residents were more likely to experience obstetric complications and postpartum depression compared with male residents’ partners.
Female residents had 63% higher odds...
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