Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Surgeon Workplace Support and Obstetric Complications
Pregnancy-related LOWS is a modifiable mediator of increased obstetric risk that disproportionately affects female surgeons. Addressing flexibility stigma, improving institutional support, and implementing policies that align with contemporary family needs are essential to foster gender equity in family building among surgeons.
Authors
- Alessandra Mele
- Ekaterina Koelliker
- Susan Pories (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7315-9993)
- Deepanjana Das (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7509-0421)
- Sarah J Halix
- Atziri Rubio-Chavez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5509-2071)
- Manuel Castillo-Angeles
- Michael Sutherland
- Emma Askew
- Eugene Kim
Institutions
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (US)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Mount Auburn Hospital (US)
- Cleveland Clinic (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (US)
- American College of Surgeons (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamasurg.2026.0210
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00