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Impostor phenomenon among urologists in Saudi Arabia
Impostor phenomenon (IP) is the persistent inability to believe that one’s
success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved due to one’s efforts or
skills. It is associated with burnout, anxiety and depression and can negatively
impact the lives of the affected individuals. This study aimed to determine the
prevalence of IP among urologists in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was
conducted among practicing urologists and urologists-in-training in Saudi Arabia
between November and December 2022. A self-administered questionnaire comprising
questions on the sociodemographic characteristics and the Clance
impostor phenomenon scale (CIPS) was distributed through email to all registered
urologists in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties database. A total of
155 urologists (143 men and 12 women) were enrolled in this study. The majority
of the urologists (44.5%) were consultants, and the prevalence of the impostor
phenomenon in this study was 27.7%. Nearly half of the urologists (49.7%)
presented moderate levels of the phenomenon, 23.9% of the urologists
demonstrated high levels, and 20.6% presented low levels. Only 5.8% of the
urologists showed intense levels of the phenomenon. The phenomenon was
significantly more prevalent among those in training (p = 0.010) and
less prevalent among those with a subspecialty in endourology (p =
0.016). The prevalence of the impostor phenomenon among urologists was 27.7%. It
was more commonly seen in resident urologists, and those with a subspecialty in
endourology were less likely to be affected by this phenomenon