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. 2021 May 14;51(9):1589–1596. doi: 10.1007/s00247-021-05088-7

Table 1.

Differences between gender and personal wellness perceptionsa

Women Men P-valueb
Mean 95% CI Mean 95% CI
My work-related stress/anxiety has increased because of mandatory changes implemented due to COVID-19 pandemic. 2.6 2.4 2.8 2.2 2.0 2.5 0.018
I feel guilty because technologists, nurses and other staff in my department are at higher risk due to being exposed to the virus more frequently, while I am relatively protected. 2.9 2.7 3.1 2.6 2.3 2.8 0.017
The lack of regular social interactions with colleagues in the department due to mandated social distancing guidelines has made doing my job less enjoyable. 2.6 2.4 2.8 2.8 2.5 3.0 0.13
Working with mandated social distancing guidelines has heightened how regular patient interaction while working physically in the department is important for enjoying my job. 2.5 2.3 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.8 0.25
I have relatively less stress/anxiety while working remotely due to lower personal risk (feel more protected). 2.7 2.4 2.9 2.5 2.3 2.7 0.13
I have regular virtual communication (outside of work-related activities) with my pediatric radiology colleagues in my department since mandated social distancing guidelines were implemented. 2.5 2.2 2.7 2.3 2.1 2.5 0.13
Trying to balance the demands of my work with the time needed for my personal and family life is a major source of stress in my life currently. 2.1 1.9 2.3 2.1 1.9 2.3 0.49
Providing, organizing, or paying for care for dependents (e.g., children, elderly family members) is a major source of stress in my life currently. 2.0 1.7 2.3 1.6 1.4 1.9 0.038

CI confidence interval, COVID-19 coronavirus disease 2019

aThe question asked respondents, “How much do you agree with the following statements?” (strongly disagree, 0, to strongly agree, 4)

bP<0.05 is significant (bold)