Sex differences in the well-being of interventional cardiologists
Recommended Citation
Alexandrou M, Simsek B, Rempakos A, Kostantinis S, Karacsonyi J, Rangan BV, Mastrodemos OC, Kirtane AJ, Bortnick AE, Jneid H, Azzalini L, Milkas A, Alaswad K, Linzer M, Egred M, Rao SV, Allana SS, Sandoval Y, and Brilakis ES. Sex differences in the well-being of interventional cardiologists. J Invasive Cardiol 2024; 36(2).
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2024
Publication Title
The Journal of invasive cardiology
Abstract
Several studies suggest differences in burnout and coping mechanisms between female and male physicians. We conducted an international, online survey exploring sex-based differences in the well-being of interventional cardiologists. Of 1251 participants, 121 (9.7%) were women. Compared with men, women were more likely to be single and under 50 years old, and they asked more often for development opportunities and better communication with administration. Overall burnout was similar between women and men, but women interventional cardiology attendings were more likely to think that they were achieving less than they should. Improved communication with administration and access to career development opportunities may help prevent or mitigate burnout in women interventional cardiologists.
Medical Subject Headings
Humans; Male; Female; Middle Aged; Cardiologists; Sex Characteristics; Surveys and Questionnaires; Burnout, Professional
PubMed ID
38335507
Volume
36
Issue
2
