A look at what pediatric hospitalists think of gender bias - Takeaways - MDSpire

Insights from Pediatric Hospitalists on Gender Bias in the Workplace

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Nearly one-third of pediatric hospitalists reported experiencing gender bias, predominantly among women.
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Seventy-seven percent of pediatric hospitalists expressed career satisfaction, but female hospitalists reported lower satisfaction.
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Women pediatric hospitalists were more likely to face exclusion from opportunities and lower pay compared to their male counterparts.
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Forty-five percent of women perceived gender-specific biases, significantly higher than the 26.5% of men who reported similar perceptions.
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The study concluded that a high percentage of women in a specialty does not protect against gender bias.