Career and lifestyle among female surgeons in Jordan.

Background: Female surgeons face various challenges that may affect their career and lifestyle satisfaction, such as sex bias, work-family conflict, and lack of mentorship. However, little is known about the situation of female surgeons in Jordan, a developing country with limited resources and a high demand for surgical services. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the career and lifestyle satisfaction among female surgeons in Jordan, and to explore the relationship between income level, family stability, job security, and job satisfaction. The study also aimed to identify the variation of the challenges that surround female surgeons in different regions of Jordan. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that used a self-administered questionnaire to collect data from 244 female surgeons working in Jordan. The questionnaire was adapted from the National Lifestyles in Surgery Today Survey, which was previously used to assess career and lifestyle satisfaction among surgeons in the United States. The questionnaire consisted of four sections: demographic and practice characteristics, career satisfaction, work-life balance, and perceived challenges and improvement areas. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study polled 340 surgeons, the majority of whom were female, young, and general surgeons, to investigate the variables influencing their job satisfaction. Working hours were shown to be related to residence ( Conclusions: Female surgeons in Jordan are generally satisfied with their careers but face several challenges that affect their work-life balance and professional development. There is a need for more advocacy and support for female surgeons in Jordan to address these challenges and improve their career and lifestyle satisfaction.