Title :

Gender issues from the perspective of health-care professionals in neuro-oncology: an eano and eortc brain tumor group survey

Author(s) :

Le Rhun, Emilie [Auteur]
Protéomique, Réponse Inflammatoire, Spectrométrie de Masse (PRISM) - U 1192 [PRISM]
Weller, Michael [Auteur]
University hospital of Zurich [Zurich]
Niclou, Simone P. [Auteur]
Luxembourg Institute of Health [LIH]
Short, Susan C. [Auteur]
University of Leeds
Piil, Karin [Auteur]
University of Copenhagen = Københavns Universitet [UCPH]
Boele, Florien [Auteur]
University of Leeds
Ruda, Roberta [Auteur]
Università degli studi di Torino = University of Turin [UNITO]
Theodorou, Marilena [Auteur]
University of Cyprus [Nicosia] [UCY]
Brandsma, Dieta [Auteur]
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital
Van Den Bent, Martin J. [Auteur]
Erasmus University Medical Center [Rotterdam] [Erasmus MC]
Dirven, Linda [Auteur]
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)

Journal title :

Neuro-oncology practice

Abbreviated title :

Neurooncol Pract

Volume number :

7

Pages :

249-259

Publisher :

Oxford Academic

Publication date :

2020-03-01

ISSN :

2054-2577

Keyword(s) :

leadership
equality
disparities
women
oncology

HAL domain(s) :

Sciences du Vivant [q-bio]

English abstract : [en]

BACKGROUND: Women represent an increasing proportion of the overall workforce in medicine but are underrepresented in leadership roles. METHODS: To explore gender inequalities and challenges in career opportunities, a ...
Show more >BACKGROUND: Women represent an increasing proportion of the overall workforce in medicine but are underrepresented in leadership roles. METHODS: To explore gender inequalities and challenges in career opportunities, a web-based survey was conducted among the membership of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology and the Brain Tumor Group of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer. RESULTS: A total of 228 colleagues responded to the survey: 129 women (median age 45 years; range, 25-66 years) and 99 men (median age 48 years; range, 24-81 years); 153 participants (67%) were married and 157 participants (69%) had at least 1 child. Women less often declared being married (60% vs 77%, P = .007) or having a child (63% vs 77%, P = .024). Men more frequently had a full-time position (88% vs 75%, P = .036). Women and men both perceived an underrepresentation of women in leadership positions. Half of participants agreed that the most important challenges for women are leading a team and obtaining a faculty position. Fewer women than men would accept such a position (42% vs 56%). The main reasons were limited time for career and an inappropriate work and life balance. Women specifically cited negative discrimination, limited opportunities, and lack of self-confidence. Discrimination of women at work was perceived by 64% of women vs 47% of men (P = .003). CONCLUSION: Women are perceived as experiencing more difficulties in acquiring a leadership position. Personal preferences may account for an underrepresentation of women in leadership positions, but perceived gender inequalities extend beyond disparities of access to leadership.Show less >

Language :

Anglais

Audience :

Internationale

Popular science :

Non

Administrative institution(s) :

INSERM
Université de Lille

Collections :

• Protéomique, Réponse Inflammatoire, Spectrométrie de Masse (PRISM) - U1192

Submission date :

2022-06-15T13:59:31Z
2023-03-08T08:44:57Z