Assessing Family Leave Policies and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Gastroenterologists: A Survey of Physicians in the American College of Gastroenterology

Shazia Ali; Reezwana Chowdhury; Krystle Bittner; Amy S. Oxentenko; Shivangi Kothari

doi:10.14309/ajg.0000000000002408

Assessing Family Leave Policies and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Gastroenterologists: A Survey of Physicians in the American College of Gastroenterology

Shazia Ali, Reezwana Chowdhury, Krystle Bittner, Amy S. Oxentenko, Shivangi Kothari

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INTRODUCTION:Given variability in parental leave policies in gastroenterology (GI) with little data on outcomes, the American College of Gastroenterology conducted a survey to assess policies and outcomes.METHODS:A survey was distributed to American College of Gastroenterology members with questions on demographics, fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and parental leave policies.RESULTS:There were 796 responses, with 52.5% female individuals. Many (57%) delayed parenting. High rates of infertility (21%) and pregnancy complications (68%) were observed. Satisfaction with parental leave policies in GI was low (35%).DISCUSSION:Our survey highlights the need for policies that support the well-being of our GI colleagues and families.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2294-2300
Number of pages	7
Journal	American Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume	118
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000002408
State	Published - Dec 1 2023

Keywords

family leave policy
parental leave policy
pregnancy

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Hepatology
Gastroenterology

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