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The study aims to evaluate how the number of children influences work status and household responsibilities among pediatricians based on sex.

June 3, 2026PEDIATRICS

Number of Children, Part-Time Work, and Household Responsibilities Among US Pediatricians by Sex

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Randomized trial assesses sex disparities in work and household roles among pediatricians, suggesting the need for policy change.

The study aims to evaluate how the number of children influences work status and household responsibilities among pediatricians based on sex.
Analyzed weighted 2024 data from 2029 participants in a national pediatrician study.
Respondents provided information on their number of children, work status, and household responsibilities.
Logistic regression models identified associations between sex, number of children, and related work and household tasks.
33.8% of male pediatricians have three or more children compared to 25.2% of female pediatricians (P < .001).
Female pediatricians' likelihood of working part-time increased from 12.7% with no children to 40.3% with four or more children (P < .001).
Female pediatricians have more household management responsibilities as family size grows, unlike male pediatricians whose responsibilities decrease or remain stable.

Starmer et al. (2026) studied this question.

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