Physician Mothers Experiencing High Rates of Anxiety
To put these numbers in perspective, CDC data from September 2020 found that 3.4% of adults experienced moderate anxiety, and 2.7% experienced severe anxiety. The findings of this study might indicate significant problems for the future of women in medicine, Linos told MedPage Today. "Physician mothers are such a large part of the workforce, and women are almost the majority of medical students," she said. "So understanding what predicts their mental health is really critical in thinking about how we're going to have a workforce that doesn't quit, that stays, and is able to provide these cri...
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