2020
DOI: 10.12669/pjms.36.6.3080
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To be or not to be an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist

Abstract: Objectives: This qualitative study aimed to explore motivational sources of physicians, at the time of selection and while pursuing ObGyn career. Secondary aim was to explore challenges and strategies adapted by these physicians to overcome these challenges. Methods: This is qualitative study with constrictive worldview. ObGyn residents and consultants of Aga Khan University, Karachi, were interviewed from July 2017 till Jan 2019, after ethical approval, using purposeful maximum variation sampling. Analy… Show more

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“…The impact from multitasking, a high intensity workspace and high expectations from leadership and patients might have led to some degree of physical or emotional exhaustion, and subsequent lack of motivation for gynecologists. Further, like many other countries, the gynaecologist profession is 'female-oriented' field in Somalia [32] Therefore, the patriarchal culture in Somalia [33] that keeps women subordinate might have negatively affected the female gynaecologists' motivation and job satisfaction. However, the reasons behind the lack of motivation of gynecologists in Somalia require further exploration.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The impact from multitasking, a high intensity workspace and high expectations from leadership and patients might have led to some degree of physical or emotional exhaustion, and subsequent lack of motivation for gynecologists. Further, like many other countries, the gynaecologist profession is 'female-oriented' field in Somalia [32] Therefore, the patriarchal culture in Somalia [33] that keeps women subordinate might have negatively affected the female gynaecologists' motivation and job satisfaction. However, the reasons behind the lack of motivation of gynecologists in Somalia require further exploration.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%