2023 Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 1-8
Objective: The Basic Act for Gender Equality was enforced in June 1999, and efforts are now being made in various places in line with the Fifth Basic Plan for Gender Equality. In 2021, the Japanese Society of Neuroendovascular Therapy (JSNET) established a gender equality committee and started activities as the Diversity Promotion Committee. This time in order to investigate the working environment of academic members and their needs for a diverse society, we conducted a survey of all physician members regarding their work environment.
Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among 4,374 JSNET physician members. The survey period was from August 2, 2021, to September 12, 2021.
Results: We received responses from 848 physicians (19.4%). Ninety-five percent were male, 5% were female, 91% were neurosurgeons, 6% were neurologists, 1% were radiologists, and 77% were specialists. Although there were issues such as the burden on those around them due to life events such as childcare and the impact on their own career development, the majority of the respondents agreed that both sexes werre included in their departments.
Conclusion: For both males and females, career continuity contributes to the improvement of the working environment. It is important to set up a system that both genders can keep their career continuously with mutual understanding.
