Women physicians’ experiences in the workplace in Lebanon: a qualitative study

Participants highlighted personal challenges such as work-life balance, and burnout, as well as institutional obstacles like gender discrimination, limited career advancement opportunities, and sexual harassment. By uncovering these barriers this research provides a critical foundation for the development of targeted policies and interventions aimed at fostering a more equitable and supportive environment for women in the medical profession.

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BMC Women s Health
Published
2025-03-14
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03640-3
Citations
2
Primary Topic
Diversity and Career in Medicine
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article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
7.73
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Women physicians’ experiences in the workplace in Lebanon: a qualitative study

Lubna Tarabey, Zeina Nasser, Rama Daoud, Fadi Abou-Mrad
2 citations
BMC Women s Health
Diversity and Career in Medicine
7.73
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Women physicians’ experiences in the workplace in Lebanon: a qualitative study

Lubna Tarabey, Zeina Nasser, Rama Daoud, Fadi Abou-Mrad
article en
2 citations

Abstract

Participants highlighted personal challenges such as work-life balance, and burnout, as well as institutional obstacles like gender discrimination, limited career advancement opportunities, and sexual harassment. By uncovering these barriers this research provides a critical foundation for the development of targeted policies and interventions aimed at fostering a more equitable and supportive environment for women in the medical profession.

BMC Women s HealthVol. 25(1)
Lebanese University (LB)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Diversity and Career in Medicine
7.73
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