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Boer, I. de; Ambrosini, A.; Singh, R.B.H.; Baykan, B.; Buse, D.C.; Tassoreli, C.; ... ; Int Headache Soc Womens Leade (2022)

Perceived barriers to career progression in the headache field: a global web-based cross-sectional survey

Article / Letter to editor
Background: It is well recognized that underrepresented and minoritized groups do not have the same career opportunities. However, there are limited data on the range and specifics of potential barriers that withhold people in headache medicine and science from reaching their full potential. Moreover, people from different geographical regions often perceive different challenges. We aimed to identify world-wide perceived career barriers and possibilities for promoting equality amongst professionals in the headache fields. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among professionals in the field of headache globally. The questions of the survey were aimed at assessing perceived career barriers in four domains: professional recognition, opportunities in scientific societies, clinical practice, and salary and compensation. Perceived mentorship was also assessed. Results: In total 580 responders completed the survey (55.3% women). Gender was the most important perceived...Show moreBackground: It is well recognized that underrepresented and minoritized groups do not have the same career opportunities. However, there are limited data on the range and specifics of potential barriers that withhold people in headache medicine and science from reaching their full potential. Moreover, people from different geographical regions often perceive different challenges. We aimed to identify world-wide perceived career barriers and possibilities for promoting equality amongst professionals in the headache fields. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among professionals in the field of headache globally. The questions of the survey were aimed at assessing perceived career barriers in four domains: professional recognition, opportunities in scientific societies, clinical practice, and salary and compensation. Perceived mentorship was also assessed. Results: In total 580 responders completed the survey (55.3% women). Gender was the most important perceived barrier in almost all domains. Additionally, country of birth emerged as an important barrier to participation in international scientific societies. Career barriers varied across world regions. Conclusion: It is essential that longstanding and ongoing disparities by gender and country of origin for professionals in the headache field are globally acknowledged and addressed in areas of recruitment, retention, opportunities, mentor- and sponsorships, and advancement.Show less
Disparities
career
compensation
women
nationality
mentorship
All authors
Boer, I. de; Ambrosini, A.; Singh, R.B.H.; Baykan, B.; Buse, D.C.; Tassoreli, C.; Jensen, R.H.; Pozo-Rosich, P.; Terwindt, G.M.; Int Headache Soc Womens Leade
Date
2022-09-07
Journal
Cephalalgia
Volume
42
Issue
14
Pages
1498 - 1509
DOI
doi:10.1177/03331024221123081