Bertille K Ki, Bisola Onajin-Obembe, Oyebola Adekola, Philippe L Baele, Fidele Binam, Hadjara Daddy, Elizabeth Diouf, Lionelle Fanou, Zipporah N Gathuya, Elizabeth N Igaga, Emilia Jeque, Peggy Mawandza, Mary T Nabukenya, Susane M Nabulindo, R C Nicole Rakotoarison, Annie R Robert, Teresa Schwalbach, Jeanne D'Arc Uwambazimana, Brigitte Vilasco, Lidwine Zomahoun
BACKGROUND: Gender imbalance and poor representation of women complicate the anesthesiology workforce crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study was performed to obtain a better understanding of gender disparity among medical graduates and anesthesiologists in SSA. METHODS: Using a quantitative, participatory, insider research study, led by female anesthesiologists as the national coordinators in SSA, we collected data from academic or national health authorities and agencies...
February 1, 2024: Anesthesia and Analgesia