The Impact of COVID-19 on Dual-Physician Couples: A Disproportionate Burden on Women Physicians
Andréa Soares, Prashanth Thakker, Elena Deych, Shikha Jain, Rakhee K Bhayani
Abstract
Women were more likely to report increased worry about job security, finances, and health and had an increased risk of feeling more drained during the pandemic. While the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant stress for all physicians, women in dual-physician families were disproportionately affected, demonstrating the need for increased support from hospital administrations.
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