Table 1 Final coding scheme
From: Gender and physician specialization and practice settings in Ecuador: a qualitative study
Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|
1. Concepts about gender and sex | 1. Concepts about terms "sex" and "gender" 2. Concepts about feminization of the medical profession |
2. Factors that influenced decision to become a physician | 1. Wanting to serve (vocación) 2. Role models 3. Individual choice 4. Profitable profession |
3. Factors that influenced choice of medical specialization | 1. Affinity for certain area of medicine 2. Opportunities and availability of economic resources for training 3. Gender and motherhood |
4. Factors influencing professional medical practice | 1. Discrimination towards women physicians 2. Balancing family and professional responsibilities |
5. Advantages and disadvantages of working in the public and private systems | 1. Advantages of working in the public system 2. Advantages of working in the private system 3. Disadvantages of working in the public system 4. Disadvantages of working in the private system |