Einflussfaktoren für die Berufszufriedenheit von Urologinnen – Ergebnisse einer Befragung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Urologie e. V. (DGU)

Siech C, Knipper S, Bellut L, Herlemann A, Müller K, Pompe R, Walach TM, Wiemer L, Welte MN, Weinberger S, Greiser EM, Schönburg S (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Die Urologie Springer

Book Volume: 62

Pages Range: 1302-1308

Journal Issue: 12

DOI: 10.1007/s00120-023-02164-8

Abstract

Introduction: Job satisfaction is a valuable good. However, literature on job satisfaction of female and male physicians, especially in the field of urology, is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate job satisfaction among female members of the German Society of Urology (DGU). Materials and methods: An online questionnaire was sent to 1343 female members of the DGU in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The responses of 521 female physicians were statistically analyzed regarding baseline characteristics and in relation to job satisfaction and satisfaction with the choice of specialty. Results: The median age of the participants was 37 (IQR 33; 45) years. While 91% of the respondents were rather or very satisfied with their choice of specialty—urology—only about 54% of the female urologists were satisfied with their job situation. Of the female urologists satisfied (vs. not satisfied) with their professional situation, 95% (vs. 87%) were also satisfied with their choice of urology as their specialty. Satisfaction with the working time model (odds ratio [OR] 9.61) and feeling unequal treatment (OR: 0.18) were independent predictors of satisfaction with the professional situation. Conclusion: Considering the increasing proportion of women in the health sector, it is important to identify factors influencing decisions on career and choice of specialty as well as career progression. Achieving career goals, increasing satisfaction with the working time model, and reducing unequal treatment or discrimination are central arguments for sustainably increasing the job satisfaction of female urologists.

Authors with CRIS profile

Laura Bellut Urologische Klinik

Involved external institutions

Klinikum Herford

Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Mannheim

Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt am Main (KGU)

Germany (DE) Vivantes Klinikum Berlin Spandau

Germany (DE) Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (MLU)

Germany (DE) Stiftung Mathias-Spital Rheine

Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)

Germany (DE) Klinikum der Universität München

Germany (DE) Klinikverbund Bremen (Gesundheit Nord)

Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Siech, C., Knipper, S., Bellut, L., Herlemann, A., Müller, K., Pompe, R.,... Schönburg, S. (2023). Einflussfaktoren für die Berufszufriedenheit von Urologinnen – Ergebnisse einer Befragung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Urologie e. V. (DGU). Die Urologie, 62(12), 1302-1308. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-023-02164-8

MLA:

Siech, Carolin, et al. "Einflussfaktoren für die Berufszufriedenheit von Urologinnen – Ergebnisse einer Befragung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Urologie e. V. (DGU)." Die Urologie 62.12 (2023): 1302-1308.