Association of Compensation and Educational Debt with Burnout and Perceived Impact of Debt on Women Physicians' Career and Lifestyle Choices
Purpose: This study investigated the magnitude and consequences of educational debt for women physicians. Methods: Participants in a women's leadership course were surveyed. Results: Of the 185 U.S. physician respondents, 152 (82%) and 85 (46%) reported past debt and current debt, respectively....
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| Language: | English |
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Mary Ann Liebert
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Health Equity |
| Online Access: | https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2020.0048 |
| Summary: | Purpose: This study investigated the magnitude and consequences of educational debt for women physicians.
Methods: Participants in a women's leadership course were surveyed.
Results: Of the 185 U.S. physician respondents, 152 (82%) and 85 (46%) reported past debt and current debt, respectively. A total of 164 (89%) perceived a relationship between financial stress and burnout, although burnout scores did not vary by debt magnitude. One-fifth or more reported a negative past influence of debt on each of nine aspects of professional development or well-being.
Conclusion: Educational debt has negative effects on the careers and well-being of women physicians. |
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| ISSN: | 2473-1242 |