Cost savings of vaccine by using TRC–id regimen for 2300 patients.

<p>Cost savings of vaccine by using TRC–id regimen for 2300 patients.</p

Bite cases throughput at Rabies Prevention Center (2009–2014).

<p>Bite cases throughput at Rabies Prevention Center (2009–2014).</p

Consumption and cost of biologicals for Rabies PEP July 2013 to June 2014 at TIH.

<p>Consumption and cost of biologicals for Rabies PEP July 2013 to June 2014 at TIH.</p

Profile of bite victim throughput seen at The Indus Hospital Rabies Prevention Center (July 2013-June 2014).

<p>Profile of bite victim throughput seen at The Indus Hospital Rabies Prevention Center (July 2013-June 2014).</p

Perceptions of gender equality, work environment, support and social issues for women doctors at a university hospital in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

<div><p>The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is an Islamic monarchy and was established in 1932. Saudi women first entered the medical field in 1975 and the country has since seen a steady increase in women pursuing medicine. However, there is limited data on gender related issues for women doctors practicing in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, our study objective was to assess the perception amongst peers regarding gender equality and social issues faced by women doctors in Saudi Arabia. An online anonymous cross-sectional survey was administered in English to doctors at King Khalid Hospital, affiliated to King Saud University, in Riyadh, between April and May of 2016. Of 1015 doctors, 304 (30%) participated, of which 129 (42.4%) were females and 231 (76%) were Saudi nationals. The average age was 32.4 years (±SD: 8.7). The majority opined that there was no gender discrimination in salaries (73.7% p-value = 0.4), hospital benefits (62.2% p-value = 0.06) or entry into any field of Medicine/Pediatrics (68.4% p-value = 0.207). However, only a minority believed that there was no gender discrimination for entry into surgery (37.3% p-value = .091). A higher proportion of male doctors agreed that promotion opportunities are equal (66.3% vs 45.7%, p-value = 0.002). However, of 54 consultants, only 18 (33.3%) were women. Over half of the women (52.3%) reported that they never wear the face veil. Only a minority of male and female doctors (12.2%) believed women doctors should wear the veil since they examine male patients. Fewer respondents believed that female doctors face harassment from male doctors (14.5%) whereas 30.7% believed female doctors face harassment from male patients. More females, than males, agreed with the statement that female doctors are as committed to their careers as are males (92.2% vs 67.4%, p-value<0.0001). Of 304 participants, 210 (69.1%) said that they would still choose to become a doctor with approximately equal proportions between males and females (68% vs 70.5%, p-value = 0.79). In conclusion, our survey of male and female doctors at a government university hospital in Saudi Arabia revealed that the majority believed there was gender equality amongst doctors in terms of salaries, benefits, opportunities for promotion and entry into any field of medicine or pediatrics, but not surgery. However, there were significantly fewer women at consultant positions, a deficiency that needs to be addressed.</p></div

Harassment of women doctors at King Khalid University Hospital.

<p>Harassment of women doctors at King Khalid University Hospital.</p

Social Aspects for Women Doctors at King Khalid University Hospital n = 304.

<p>Social Aspects for Women Doctors at King Khalid University Hospital n = 304.</p

Demographic characteristics of 304 doctors at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh.

<p>Demographic characteristics of 304 doctors at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh.</p

Hospital attire of women doctors at King Khalid University Hospital.

<p>Hospital attire of women doctors at King Khalid University Hospital.</p

Perception of doctors regarding gender equality between doctors who are of similar nationality, qualifications, professional level, competence, and years of experience at King Khalid University Hospital.

<p>Perception of doctors regarding gender equality between doctors who are of similar nationality, qualifications, professional level, competence, and years of experience at King Khalid University Hospital.</p