Women in cardiovascular imaging: a call for action to address ongoing challenges

Author:

Joshi Shruti S1ORCID,Kadavath Sabeeda2,Mandoli Giulia Elena3,Gimelli Alessia4,Gulati Martha5ORCID,Thamman Ritu6,Lundberg Gina7,Mehran Roxana8,Mulvagh Sharon L9,Sade Leyla Elif10ORCID,Shivalkar Bharati1112ORCID,Shaw Leslee J13,Hristova Krasimira14,Dweck Marc R1,Almeida Ana G15,Grapsa Julia16

Affiliation:

1. British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Chancellor’s building, Little France Crescent , Edinburgh, EH16 4SB , UK

2. Department of Cardiology, St Bernards Heart and Vascular , Jonesboro , USA

3. Department of Cardiology, University of Siena , Siena , Italy

4. Department of Imaging, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio , Pisa , Italy

5. Department of Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute , Los Angeles , USA

6. Department of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine , Pittsburgh , USA

7. Department of Cardiology, Emory Women’s Heart Center , Atlanta , USA

8. Department of Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York , USA

9. Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Dalhousie University , Halifax , Canada

10. Department of Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , Pittsburgh , USA

11. Department of Cardiology, Delta Hospital , Brussels , Belgium

12. Pfizer , Luxembourg , Belgium

13. Department of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center , New York , USA

14. Department of Cardiology, Center for Cardiovascular Disease , Sofia Bulgaria

15. Cardiology Department, University Hospital Santa Maria, Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon University , Lisbon , Portugal

16. Department of Cardiology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust , London , UK

Abstract

Abstract Aims The EACVI Scientific Initiatives Committee and the EACVI women’s taskforce conducted a global survey to evaluate the barriers faced by women in cardiovascular imaging (WICVi). Methods and results In a prospective international survey, we assessed the barriers faced at work by WICVi. Three hundred fourteen participants from 53 countries responded. The majority were married (77%) and had children (68%), but most reported no flexibility in their work schedule during their pregnancy or after their maternity leave. More than half of the women reported experiencing unconscious bias (68%), verbal harassment (59%), conscious bias (51%), anxiety (70%), lack of motivation (60%), imposter syndrome (54%), and burnout (61%) at work. Furthermore, one in five respondents had experienced sexual harassment, although this was rarely reported formally. The majority reported availability of mentorship (73%), which was mostly rated as ‘good’ or ‘very good’. While more than two-thirds of respondents (69%) now reported being well trained and qualified to take on leadership roles in their departments, only one-third had been afforded that opportunity. Despite the issues highlighted by this survey, >80% of the participating WICVi would still choose cardiovascular imaging if they could restart their career. Conclusion The survey has highlighted important issues faced by WICVi. While progress has been made in areas such as mentorship and training, other issues including bullying, bias, and sexual harassment are still widely prevalent requiring urgent action by the global cardiovascular imaging community to collectively address and resolve these challenges.

Funder

British Heart Foundation

Sir Jules Thorn Award

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,General Medicine

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