Call to action: gender equity in neonatology

Machut, Kerri Z.; Bhombal, Shazia; Escobedo, Marilyn; Kataria-Hale, Jasmeet; Kushnir, Alla; Lingappan, Krithika; Oji‐Mmuo, Christiana N.; Owens, Lisa; Savich, Renate; Song, Clara; Wright, Rachel; Dammann, Christiane E.L.

doi:10.1038/s41372-022-01390-w

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“…Our study suggests that social activities and efforts that support professional development and engagement are also helpful for women neonatologists. Creating dedicated departmental wellness committees that focus on priority areas and implementation of an equity toolkit may make these interventions more easily identi ed and implemented 30 .…”

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“…As the largest subspecialty in pediatrics, with its signi cant nancial contribution to most pediatric departments and its unique challenge of caring for critically ill newborns and their families, well-being among neonatal providers deserves attention. Women have become the majority of the workforce in neonatology, and more than two-thirds of rst year neonatology fellows identify as women 24,25 . Therefore, to improve well-being in the eld of neonatology, understanding the views of women neonatologists is essential.…”

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“…Counselors or 66 (26) Social activities 61 (24) Professional developmental 54 (21) Peer support/wellness mentor groups 51 (20) Yoga/exercise 41…”

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Improving Well-being Among Women in Neonatology

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Objective– To evaluate the factors that improve professional and personal well-being amongst women in neonatology (WiN) Study Design – A 30-question survey of multiple choice, rank order, and open-ended questions focused on professional and personal factors that affect the well-being of WiN members. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to determine leading factors and themes. Results– Of 326 respondents, 64% felt “well” professionally over half of the time. Professional well-being was most affected by scheduling flexibility, helping patients, administrative and staffing support, feelings of being valued, and clinical workload/acuity. Time for family and self-care, having domestic help, and scheduling flexibility were factors that most positively impacted personal well-being. Conclusion – In this national survey, WiN members identified the factors that can improve their well-being. Strategic planning and targeted interventions are urgently needed to enhance work-life integration and job satisfaction, leading to improved neonatal workforce retention and improved quality of patient care.

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“…This, coupled with medical and academic cultures that discourage taking leave due to effects on career advancement or causing extra work for colleagues, has progressively contributed to workforce burnout and attrition [ 6 ]. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified these issues, increased burnout in health care providers [ 7 – 10 ] and widened the workforce gender gap [ 11 ]. These collective issues are particularly concerning as the neonatology workforce is both aging and majority female [ 12 – 14 ].…”

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