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Study finds 21% of medical professionals admit to infidelity

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A new study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has revealed that infidelity is relatively common among medical professionals, with 21 percent of surveyed doctors and nurses admitting to having engaged in an unfaithful relationship.

The study, titled "Incidence and Related Factors of Infidelity among Medical Doctors and Nurses," was conducted by researchers Sara Guerrero, Gracia Castro-Luna, Rosa Zapata Boluda, Aida Freites, Rafael García, and Tesifón Parron-Carreno. It examined the prevalence of infidelity in the medical field and explored potential contributing factors such as stress, workload, and irregular schedules.

According to the researchers, the topic has rarely been explored within this specific profession. "Although there is a large body of research addressing infidelity, no study, to our knowledge, has specifically addressed infidelity in doctors and nurses and the correlation with work hours, schedule and other variables," the authors wrote.

The study involved 367 participants—81.7 percent of whom were doctors—who completed an anonymous online survey. The results showed that male medical professionals were significantly more likely to be unfaithful than their female counterparts. "Men were 4.3 times more unfaithful than women, with these differences being statistically significant," the study noted.

The findings also highlighted a strong correlation between infidelity and demanding work schedules. Medical professionals working night shifts or emergency rotations were more likely to report extramarital affairs. "The night emergency schedule was 60 percent more frequent in unfaithful people, and these differences were statistically significant," the report stated, suggesting that irregular working hours and emotional strain contribute to relationship challenges.

Interestingly, the study found that sexual encounters within workplace facilities were predominantly reported by men. "Those who reported having had sex in the doctor's room on duty were also men, with these differences being statistically significant," the researchers wrote.

The authors concluded that infidelity among doctors and nurses is influenced by both gender and shift patterns. They cautioned, however, that the findings should be interpreted carefully since the data were self-reported and based on volunteer participation.

While the study did not seek to pass moral judgment, it underscored the emotional and psychological pressures faced by healthcare workers. The authors recommended that hospitals and health institutions consider measures to reduce stress and promote healthier work-life balance to protect both professional performance and personal relationships.

The paper, which carries the DOI 10.3390/ijerph18115575

Source - HealthTimes
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