Characteristics of women pediatricians

To contrast women pediatricians (n = 807) with other U.S. women physicians, we used data from the Women Physicians' Health Study, a national, randomly sampled questionnaire survey (total n = 4,501). Compared with other women physicians, women pediatricians worked less and reported lower incomes but also reported less work stress and less career dissatisifaction. Pediatricians were less likely to counsel/perform screening regarding chole sterol, HIV, smoking, and alcohol but more likely regarding skin cancer or sunscreen use, nutrition, and weight. Given current emphases on trying to i mprove U.S. chidlren's health practices, these findings are of concern.