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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>2444-6483</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Endoscopia]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Endoscopia]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2444-6483</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Asociación Mexicana de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal A.C.]]></publisher-name>
</publisher>
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<article-id>S2444-64832025000300075</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.24875/end.250000131</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Situación de la mujer endoscopista en México. Resultados de una encuesta nacional]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Situation of women endoscopists in Mexico. Results of a national survey]]></article-title>
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Carvallo-Guevara]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Claudia P.]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Sánchez-Chávez]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Xochiquétzal]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Zamorano-Orozco]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Yolanda]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Aguilar-Olivos]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Nancy]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Gutiérrez-Grobe]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ylse]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Casillas-Guzmán]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Gretel B.]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Fosado-Gayosso]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Margarita]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aaf"/>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Centro Médico Dalinde Servicio de Cirugía y Endoscopia Digestiva ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,FemScope, Asociación Mexicana Comité de Mujeres Endoscopistas de México ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af3">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital San Ángel Inn Patriotismo Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af4">
<institution><![CDATA[,Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social Servicio de Endoscopia y Fisiología Digestiva Hospital General Regional No.1 Dr. Carlos MacGregor Sánchez Navarro]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af5">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital Médica Sur Unidad de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af6">
<institution><![CDATA[,Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI Unidad de Endoscopia ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Ciudad de México ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af7">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital Ángeles Puebla Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Pue ]]></addr-line>
<country>México</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>09</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>09</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>37</volume>
<numero>3</numero>
<fpage>75</fpage>
<lpage>81</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2444-64832025000300075&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2444-64832025000300075&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2444-64832025000300075&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Resumen  Introducción: Las mujeres se enfrentan a una serie de desafíos que influyen en su desarrollo profesional en la endoscopia. A pesar de los avances, todavía existe una brecha de género que sugiere tomar acciones que favorezcan una mayor equidad y representación.  Método: En agosto de 2024 se lanzó una encuesta vía correo electrónico a las mujeres miembros de la Asociación Mexicana de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal (AMEG) para evaluar la situación actual en México. Se recolectaron datos demográficos, perfil laboral, habilidades endoscópicas, percepción de facilitadores y barreras en la formación y desarrollo profesional, así como las potenciales áreas de oportunidad.  Resultados: Se recibieron 113 respuestas a la encuesta. El grupo de edad más frecuente fue de 30-50 años. El 60% reportó tener hijos. El 46.90% refirió trabajar tanto en el medio público como privado. La mayoría son adscritas (82.3%) y el 16.81% son jefas de área. El 100% realiza estudios diagnósticos. Los procedimientos terapéuticos más frecuentes fueron polipectomía (99.1%) y ligadura de várices esofágicas (96.5%). Un número menor realiza procedimientos más avanzados de endoscopia. Algunas de las barreras más importantes reportadas para el desarrollo profesional fueron la falta de recursos, falta de programas específicos de formación y tener que cumplir con un papel de cuidadora principal.  Conclusiones: La encuesta nos permitió tener datos de la situación de las endoscopistas en México. A pesar de la creciente participación de las mujeres en los programas formativos, todavía representan una minoría quienes realizan procedimientos endoscópicos avanzados y las que ocupan puestos de liderazgo.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract  Introduction: Women face a series of challenges that influence their professional development in endoscopy. Despite progress, a gender gap still exists, suggesting the need for actions that promote more significant equity and representation.  Method: In August 2024, a survey was sent via email to female members of the Mexican Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (AMEG) to assess the current situation in Mexico. Data were collected on demographics, job profiles, endoscopic skills, perception of facilitators and barriers in training and professional development, and potential areas of opportunity.  Results: A total of 113 (25%) responses were received. The most common age group was 30-50 years. Sixty percent reported having children; 46.90% stated they worked in both public and private sectors. Most respondents were staff physicians (82.3%), while 16.81% held leadership positions. All participants performed diagnostic procedures. The most frequent therapeutic procedures were polypectomy (99.1%) and esophageal variceal ligation (96.5%). A smaller number performed more advanced endoscopic procedures. Some of the most significant barriers reported for professional development were lack of resources, absence of specific educational programs, and the responsibility of being the primary caregiver.  Conclusions: This survey provided relevant data on the current situation of female endoscopists in Mexico. Despite the growing participation of women in training programs in recent years, they still constitute a minority in performing advanced endoscopic procedures and holding leadership positions. Many challenges remain, but highlighting this information will help implement the necessary actions to overcome them.]]></p></abstract>
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