Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background and Importance Gender may influence perceptions of working conditions and professional priorities in hospital pharmacy. There is scarce of research focused on identifying these differences that can provide data to improve the management of hospital pharmacy services. Aim and Objectives This study aims to identify how gender influence among pharmacy specialists and residents on their perceptions of the current working environment in HPS and professional roles. Material and Methods Survey design: Google Forms survey with 20 questions using a Likert scale (1–10) and multiple-choice options, covering demographics and professional aspects. The survey was validated through a focus group and distributed to members of the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy (SEFH) via email and social media. Response period: January 16–29 2024. Statistical tests: ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis. Results Response rate: 16% (617 surveys), with a representative sample of age, gender and job position among SEFH members. Gender distribution: 26.4% men (163) and 73.6% women (454). Current roles (men vs women): Clinical (66.7% vs 54.9%), compounding (5.6% vs 13.8%), transversal activities such as safety and quality (1.8% vs 7.9%), logistics (10.2% vs 7.6%), management (12.9% vs 14.2%), and research (2.8% vs 1.6%). More men (32.4%) than women (19.4%) want to change their job responsibilities (p<0.01). Professional aspects: Pharmacists rated their hospital 7.8 (Men: 7.6; Women: 7.9; p=0.098) and their HPS 7.6 (Men: 7.2; Women:7.9; p=0.004). The most valued aspects of their work were a good work environment (65.0% men, 70.5% women; p=0.2) and work-life balance (46.0% men, 48.7% women; p=0.5). Significant gender differences were found in the importance of salary (p=0.02) and research opportunities (p<0.01), both more valued by men. Women valued working groups participation more (p<0.01). Both genders prioritised improving patient care as their primary motivation (74.8% men, 84.1% women; p<0.01), followed by improving system efficiency (52.1% men, 47.1% women; p=0.3). Men expressed greater interest in scientific societies (63.2% men, 50.2% women; p<0.01) and industry (18.4% men, 13.8% women; p<0.05). Conclusion and Relevance The survey highlights key gender differences in Hospital Pharmacy Services (HPS). These differences should be considered in team strategies to improve work environment and to better address diverse professional priorities. References and/or Acknowledgements Conflict of Interest No conflict of interest
Authors: C Perez Menendez-Conde, E Fernández de Gamarra Martinez, B Martínez Castro, M Pérez Abanades, C Colomer Aguilar, EM Negro Vega
Language: English
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4408376173