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The lives of physicians got affected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 6 in 10 doctors are presently "somewhat" or "very" happy.
A recent survey encompassing more than 10,000 physicians in over 29 specialties explored how clinicians are prioritizing wellness, relationships, and work-life balance. Physicians were invited to take part in a ten-minute online survey. According to the survey, with comparable percentages among men (82%) and women (80%), 8 to 10 doctors overall reported that before the pandemic they were "somewhat" or "very" happy.
The strain and stress triggered by coronavirus outbreak substantially affected the happiness of physicians. Only 6 in 10 doctors are presently "somewhat" or "very" happy. As per the respondents, the key to stay happy is spending time doing work they love and with the people they love.
Female (48%) doctors struggled more often than male (29%) doctors to balance their profession and parenthood.
Because of their professional demands, 35% of physician parents reported being "conflicted" or "very conflicted". Compared to female (27%) counterparts, a higher percentage of male (38%) doctors reported that they "most of the time" or "always" have time to concentrate on their wellness and health. An extremely crucial step for doctors is to recognize the value of time for wellness.
Approximately a third of doctors informed that they exercise 4 or more times per week. Exercising after a shift may assist doctors to move to personal life from professional life. Around 49% of male and 55% of female doctors are presently trying to lose weight. As compared to male physicians (53%), female physicians (60%) are ready to reduce their pay for more free time and improved work-life balance.
Among doctors consuming alcohol, approximately a third have 3 or more than 3 drinks per week. Cannabidiol or cannabis is not utilized regularly by the majority of physicians. As found, 4% of both male and female doctors will use at least 1 of the substances if it becomes legal to consume in their state. For personal utilization, more than a third of both men (37%) and women (38%) doctors spend eleven or more hours per week on internet.
Female (35%) doctors have a slight edge over their male (31%) peers when spending eleven or more hours on the internet for work. This indicates that during the pandemic, telemedicine usage increased among patients and doctors. Most doctors are in a relationship, 83% are either living with a partner or married and this percentage of male (89%) doctors is greater compared to female (75%) doctors.
Notably, 8 in 10 doctors (85%) reported that they are in a "good" or "very good" marriage. The majority of physicians seem to be in a happy marriage. At least three-quarters of doctors of every speciality portrayed their relationship as "good" or "very good". In terms of happy marriage, otolaryngologists and immunologists were found to top the list (both 91%). This was followed by dermatologists, rheumatologists, and nephrologists.
Contrasted to women (12%) physicians, men (32%) physicians often have non-physician spouses and compared to men (15%) physicians, women (24%) physicians mostly have physician partners.
Around 7 in 10 doctors (men and women) have a religious belief. BMWs, Honda, and Toyota are the most popular cars among doctors. Every year, one-fifth of all the physicians take five or more than 5 weeks of holiday.
Medscape
Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2022
Sylvie M. Baggett et al.
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