Table 3. Factors Independently Associated With Career Dissatisfaction Among Pregnant Surgical Residents.
| Factor | OR (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lack of Institutional Maternity Leave Policy at Respondent’s Residency Program | Perception of Negative Stigma Associated With Being a Pregnant Resident | Changed Fellowship Plans Because of Difficulty Balancing Childbearing With Original Choice of Subspecialty | |
| “My experience of pregnancy/motherhood during residency made me strongly reconsider whether I wanted to stay in surgery” (considered leaving)a |
1.83 (1.07-3.10) | Not significant | 2.68 (1.30-5.56) |
| “If I could choose again, I would choose a career more accommodating of parenthood than surgery” (revisit career choice)b |
Not significant | 1.79 (1.01-3.19) | 2.23 (1.13-4.43) |
| “If a female medical student came to me for advice, I would caution her against choosing surgery because of the difficulty of balancing a surgical career with motherhood” (advise against surgery)c |
Not significant | Not significant | 2.44 (1.23-4.84) |
Abbreviation: OR, odds ratio.
a
Of all participants, 39% responded yes.
b
Of all participants, 27% responded yes.
c
Of all participants, 30% responded yes.