Effects of gender on work-life balance satisfaction among trauma surgeons: A survey study

Tatiana CP Cardenas, Marc D. Trust, Kimberly A. Davis, Bellal A. Joseph, Gregory J. Jurkovich, Carlos VR Brown

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Abstract

Background: Physician burnout rates are rising. Because dissatisfaction with work-life balance (WLB) is associated with burnout, improving this balance is a key solution. This cross-sectional survey study aims to evaluate factors associated with WLB in trauma surgeons, stratified by gender. Methods: This is a secondary analysis, studying gender, of a AAST survey evaluating predictors of WLB in trauma surgeons. Survey topics include demographics, clinical practice, family, lifestyle, and emotional support. Subgroups were analyzed independently; primary outcome was WLB satisfaction. Results: 292 AAST members completed the survey. Responses were stratified by gender (29% females, 71% males). Independent predictors of WLB satisfaction are: Females: more awake hours at home, having a job well-suited for them, better about meeting deadlines. Males: comfortable declining new tasks, fair compensation, healthy diet, workplace emotional support. Conclusion: Factors associated with WLB satisfaction in trauma surgeons are different based on gender. This information may help trauma surgeons mitigate burnout.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)44-47
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican journal of surgery
Volume227
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Burnout
  • Gender
  • Work-life balance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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