Insights and solutions for advancing and empowering women in oncology from the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
This report addresses a notable knowledge gap concerning the work experiences and challenges of female oncologists in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It aims to bridge this gap by providing an in-depth analysis of the various obstacles and disadvantages encountered in their professional environment. Furthermore, the article proposes targeted interventions to alleviate these challenges, thereby aiming to encourage the presence and active participation of women oncologists in the region. It also outlines the current progress and future outlook for female oncologists. We aim to have this report as a reference to further advance Women in Oncology in the GCC.
Authors
- Nahla Almansoori
- Ahmed Alawadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1142-638X)
- Humaid Obaid Al-Shamsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3819-0500)
- Mohamood Al-Sindi
- Atlal Abusanad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0790-9861)
- O Abualkair
- D Mukharji
Institutions
- Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- Gulf Medical University (AE)
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- Salmaniya Medical Complex (BH)
- Shaikh Khalifa Medical City (AE)
- Tawam Hospital (AE)
- King Abdulaziz Hospital (SA)
- Dubai Medical College (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ESMO Open
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esmoop.2024.103723
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00