Family planning and parity among pediatric surgeons — it is time to confront a serious problem (a survey among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons)
Abstract Background Obstetric problems and infertility affect female surgeons. Family perspectives influence specialty choice and attrition rates. We aim to study parity, fertility, and family planning among female pediatric surgeons. A questionnaire was filled out by licensed BFPS to evaluate pregn...
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| author | Lisieux Eyer de Jesus Amanda Guerra Rosina Laryssa Nayana Souza Silva de Oliveira Karen Feldman Renata Rangel Justiniano Glaucia Campos Resende Samuel Dekermacher |
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| description | Abstract Background Obstetric problems and infertility affect female surgeons. Family perspectives influence specialty choice and attrition rates. We aim to study parity, fertility, and family planning among female pediatric surgeons. A questionnaire was filled out by licensed BFPS to evaluate pregnancy/motherhood among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons (BFPS). The professionals were divided into two groups that were compared (< 40 and ≥ 40 years of age). Results Eighty-three < 40 and 91 ≥ 40-year-old BFPS were included, of which 2/3 were mothers. Most planned children after being hired as consultants. Almost a tenth (8.87%) reported marital conflicts secondary to the refusal to get pregnant. A fifth reported a high-risk pregnancy, and 12.73% had miscarriages. Half reported no adverse consequences of postponing pregnancy, but 6.9% stayed childless, 16.67% had fewer children than planned, and 10.92% needed infertility treatment. Professional problems related to pregnancy/motherhood were reported by 59.09%, and 86.36% of the women who were mothers had difficulties conciliating professional duties and motherhood. Conclusion BFPS parity was 1.38, lower than Brazilian women (mean 1.77 children/woman). Most BFPS start their families by late 30s or early 40s. Unfavorable consequences of postponing pregnancy affected a third of BFPS. Time off after pregnancy and protection during pregnancy remain problematic. A hostile environment and life-career conflicts may lead to the abandonment of the specialty. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-56f1fbb157164dc89fc6d8501947d1342022-12-22T01:35:39ZengSpringerOpenAnnals of Pediatric Surgery2090-53942022-08-011811810.1186/s43159-022-00194-zFamily planning and parity among pediatric surgeons — it is time to confront a serious problem (a survey among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons)Lisieux Eyer de Jesus0Amanda Guerra Rosina1Laryssa Nayana Souza Silva de Oliveira2Karen Feldman3Renata Rangel Justiniano4Glaucia Campos Resende5Samuel Dekermacher6Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Ministry of HealthUniversidade Estadual do Rio de JaneiroPediatric Surgery, Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Ministry of HealthPediatric Surgery, Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Ministry of HealthPediatric Surgery, Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Ministry of HealthPediatric Surgery, Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Ministry of HealthHospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Ministry of HealthAbstract Background Obstetric problems and infertility affect female surgeons. Family perspectives influence specialty choice and attrition rates. We aim to study parity, fertility, and family planning among female pediatric surgeons. A questionnaire was filled out by licensed BFPS to evaluate pregnancy/motherhood among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons (BFPS). The professionals were divided into two groups that were compared (< 40 and ≥ 40 years of age). Results Eighty-three < 40 and 91 ≥ 40-year-old BFPS were included, of which 2/3 were mothers. Most planned children after being hired as consultants. Almost a tenth (8.87%) reported marital conflicts secondary to the refusal to get pregnant. A fifth reported a high-risk pregnancy, and 12.73% had miscarriages. Half reported no adverse consequences of postponing pregnancy, but 6.9% stayed childless, 16.67% had fewer children than planned, and 10.92% needed infertility treatment. Professional problems related to pregnancy/motherhood were reported by 59.09%, and 86.36% of the women who were mothers had difficulties conciliating professional duties and motherhood. Conclusion BFPS parity was 1.38, lower than Brazilian women (mean 1.77 children/woman). Most BFPS start their families by late 30s or early 40s. Unfavorable consequences of postponing pregnancy affected a third of BFPS. Time off after pregnancy and protection during pregnancy remain problematic. A hostile environment and life-career conflicts may lead to the abandonment of the specialty.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00194-zPregnancyJob marketFertilityPediatric surgeonGender policy |
| spellingShingle | Lisieux Eyer de Jesus Amanda Guerra Rosina Laryssa Nayana Souza Silva de Oliveira Karen Feldman Renata Rangel Justiniano Glaucia Campos Resende Samuel Dekermacher Family planning and parity among pediatric surgeons — it is time to confront a serious problem (a survey among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons) Annals of Pediatric Surgery Pregnancy Job market Fertility Pediatric surgeon Gender policy |
| title | Family planning and parity among pediatric surgeons — it is time to confront a serious problem (a survey among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons) |
| title_full | Family planning and parity among pediatric surgeons — it is time to confront a serious problem (a survey among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons) |
| title_fullStr | Family planning and parity among pediatric surgeons — it is time to confront a serious problem (a survey among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Family planning and parity among pediatric surgeons — it is time to confront a serious problem (a survey among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons) |
| title_short | Family planning and parity among pediatric surgeons — it is time to confront a serious problem (a survey among Brazilian female pediatric surgeons) |
| title_sort | family planning and parity among pediatric surgeons it is time to confront a serious problem a survey among brazilian female pediatric surgeons |
| topic | Pregnancy Job market Fertility Pediatric surgeon Gender policy |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00194-z |
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