Workplace Environment Microaggressions in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: An International Survey

Abstract

Objective: To survey members of the otolaryngology community about their personal and observed experiences of being treated differently because of one's physical attributes, cultural norms, or preferences in the workplace. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: International Electronic Survey. Methods: We invited members of the international otolaryngology community including 3 European or American otorhinolaryngological Societies to complete a survey about personal/observed experience of differential treatment in the workplace related to age, biological sex; disability, gender identity, language proficiency, military experience, citizenship, ethnicity/race, political belief, and sexual orientation. Results were analyzed according to participant ethnicity/race (white vs non-white) and gender (male vs female). Results: Four hundred seven participants completed the evaluations: 301 white (74%) and 106 non-white (26%) participants. Non-white participants reported significantly more experiences of differential treatment (microaggressions) than white participants (p