Disparidad de género en cardiólogos: estudio transversal en República Dominicana
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cardiología
disparidad de género
República Dominicana
cardiology
gender disparity
Dominican Republic
disparidad de género
República Dominicana
cardiology
gender disparity
Dominican Republic
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Intituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
Objetivo:
Explorar las diferencias de género en cuanto a las características laborales, discriminación y acoso sexual de los cardiólogos de República Dominicana.
Metodología:
Se realizó un estudio descriptivo observacional de corte transversal fue llevado a cabo entre marzo y septiembre del 2023. La población de estudio, compuesta por 51 cardiólogos, fue seleccionada de manera aleatoria a partir del directorio de la Sociedad Dominicana de Cardiología (SODOCARDIO). Se administró una encuesta en línea compuesta por 18 ítems donde se recopilaron datos demográficos y laborales, así como también información sobre satisfacción laboral, avance profesional, discriminación experimentada y aspectos familiares.
Resultados:
De 52 cardiólogos, 23 (44.2%) eran mujeres y 29 (55.8%) hombres. La mediana de edad fue de 44.5 años. El 98.1% eran de nacionalidad dominicana. Se encontró mayor satisfacción laboral en los hombres (52.9%), al igual que mayor satisfacción con el ejercicio de la cardiología (67.9%). 75% de las mujeres y 100% de los hombres indicaron haber sido discriminadas por parte de colegas. La mayoría de las mujeres han sufrido acoso sexual en la práctica laboral, de parte de colegas y de parte de superiores.
Conclusión:
La disparidad de género en cardiología en la República Dominicana afecta la representación laboral, los roles de liderazgo y la remuneración. Se necesitan medidas para promover la igualdad, abordar la discriminación y acoso sexual.
Objective: To explore gender differences in work characteristics, discrimination, and sexual harassment among cardiologists in the Dominican Republic. Methodology: A descriptive observational cross-sectional study was conducted between March and September 2023. The study population, composed of 51 cardiologists, was randomly selected from the Dominican Society of Cardiology (SODOCARDIO) directory. An 18-item online survey was administered to collect demographic and employment data and information on job satisfaction, career advancement, discrimination experienced, and family aspects. Results: Of 52 cardiologists, 23 (44.2%) were women and 29 (55.8%) were men. The median age was 44.5 years. 98.1% were of Dominican nationality. Men had greater job satisfaction (52.9%) and greater satisfaction with cardiology (67.9%). Seventy-five percent of the women and 100% of the men indicated that colleagues had discriminated against them. Most of the women had suffered sexual harassment in the workplace, both from colleagues and superiors. Conclusion: Gender disparity in cardiology in the Dominican Republic affects work representation, leadership roles, and remuneration, demonstrating the need for measures to promote equality and address discrimination and sexual harassment.
Objective: To explore gender differences in work characteristics, discrimination, and sexual harassment among cardiologists in the Dominican Republic. Methodology: A descriptive observational cross-sectional study was conducted between March and September 2023. The study population, composed of 51 cardiologists, was randomly selected from the Dominican Society of Cardiology (SODOCARDIO) directory. An 18-item online survey was administered to collect demographic and employment data and information on job satisfaction, career advancement, discrimination experienced, and family aspects. Results: Of 52 cardiologists, 23 (44.2%) were women and 29 (55.8%) were men. The median age was 44.5 years. 98.1% were of Dominican nationality. Men had greater job satisfaction (52.9%) and greater satisfaction with cardiology (67.9%). Seventy-five percent of the women and 100% of the men indicated that colleagues had discriminated against them. Most of the women had suffered sexual harassment in the workplace, both from colleagues and superiors. Conclusion: Gender disparity in cardiology in the Dominican Republic affects work representation, leadership roles, and remuneration, demonstrating the need for measures to promote equality and address discrimination and sexual harassment.
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Science and Health; Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Science and Health, april-june; 29-44
Ciencia y Salud; Vol. 9 Núm. 2 (2025): Ciencia y Salud, abril-junio; 29-44
2613-8824
2613-8816
10.22206/cisa.2025.v9i2
Ciencia y Salud; Vol. 9 Núm. 2 (2025): Ciencia y Salud, abril-junio; 29-44
2613-8824
2613-8816
10.22206/cisa.2025.v9i2