Abstract Details

Title Gender and decistion making in Neurology, an Argentinian study.

Topic General Neurology

Presentation(s) P5 - Poster Session 5 (11:45 AM-12:45 PM)

Poster/Presentation
Number 2-005

Objective Determine the distribution of hierarchical positions in neurology according to gender in Argentina

Background Even though in Argentina, 7 out of 10 medical students are women, 75% of postgraduate hierarchical positions are held by men. The representation of women in senior positions in Argentine neurology is unknown.

Design/Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out, an online form was sent to neurologists throughout Argentina. Responses were received from May to July 2021. The questionnaire included age, gender, family constitution, type of training in neurology, managementtraining, postgraduate degrees, type of institution (public or private) and desire to occupy a position of decision making. The T and Chi square test were used to compare continuous and categorical variables, respectively. Logistic regression was used to determine the association of multiple variables.

Results 383 responses were received, 63% were women from 23/24 provinces of Argentina. Women were younger than the men (41.9 ± 9.9 vs 44.9 ± 11.7 years, p = 0.009). The hierarchical positions were significantly lower in women than in men 25.5 vs 50.7%, p <0.001). There was a significant association between high-ranking positions and gender [OR 0.36 (CI95% 0.21-0.60), p <0.001], age [OR 1.07 (CI95% 1.04-1.10), p <0.001)], the desire to occupy that position [OR 3.48 (95% CI 1.95-6.21), p <0.001], management training [OR 1.88 (95% CI 1.01-3.51), p = 0.046] and postgraduate degree (OR 2.50 (95% CI 1.47-4.25), p = 0.001). Within young neurologists, hierarchical positions were directly correlated with age and inversely correlated with female gender, while in neurologists older than 55 years, age was not correlated with hierarchical positions, while gender inequities persisted.

Conclusions In Argentina, most senior positions are held by men. The female gender was associated with a lower probability of occupying decision-making positions regardless of other variables

Authors/Disclosures
Celica Ysrraelit PRESENTER	Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Merck. Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Novartis. Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Biogen. Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Merck. Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Genzyme. Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Roche. Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Merck, . Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Biogen. Celica Ysrraelit has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Bayer. Celica Ysrraelit has received research support from Novartis. The institution of Celica Ysrraelit has received research support from ROCHE. The institution of Celica Ysrraelit has received research support from Roche.
Maria Gaitan	Maria Gaitan has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a has received reimbursement for developing educational presentations and/or travel/accommodations stipends from with Merck SA, Merck-Serono Argentina, Biogen-Idec Argentina, Novartis Argentina, Roche Argentina,.
Laura Negrotto	Laura Negrotto has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Merck. Laura Negrotto has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for Entelai.
Veronica A. Bruno, MD (University of Calgary Foothills)	Dr. Bruno has nothing to disclose.
Maria C. Fernandez, MD	Dr. Fernandez has nothing to disclose.
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Carolina L. Azcona, MD (Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires)	Dr. Azcona has nothing to disclose.
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Jimena Miguez	No disclosure on file
Lucia Derosa, MD	Dr. Derosa has nothing to disclose.
Guadalupe Bruera	Guadalupe Bruera has nothing to disclose.
Lucia J. Zavala	Ms. Zavala has nothing to disclose.

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