Barriers to the psychological well-being of Australian junior doctors: a qualitative analysis.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 31196900.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027558 and PMC identifier 6575636.
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Abstract
To explore factors associated with the psychological well-being of junior doctors in Australia. Qualitative study using semistructured interviews. Three teaching hospitals in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Fifteen junior medical officers (postgraduate year 2 doctors) employed across three hospitals in Queensland participated in the study. Fifteen de-identified interviews were analysed. Four key themes emerged-workplace issues impacting on health and well-being; experiences of bullying and harassment; strategies to improve health and well-being; and barriers to seeking healthcare. Underlying system and cultural factors affect the health of junior doctors. Self-stigma particularly affects junior doctors and impacts on their healthcare seeking behaviours.
Medical subject headings
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- Health Literacy
- Hospitals, Teaching
- Occupational Stress
- Physicians
- Qualitative Research
- Workplace