%0 Journal Article
%T Barriers to the psychological well-being of Australian junior doctors: a qualitative analysis
%A Malcolm Peter Forbes
%A Margaret Kay
%A Sweatha Iyengar
%J -
%D 2019
%R 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027558
%X Objective To explore factors associated with the psychological well-being of junior doctors in Australia.

Design Qualitative study using semistructured interviews.

Setting Three teaching hospitals in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Participants Fifteen junior medical officers (postgraduate year 2 doctors) employed across three hospitals in Queensland participated in the study.

Main outcome measures Fifteen de-identified interviews were analysed. Four key themes emerged¡ªworkplace issues impacting on health and well-being; experiences of bullying and harassment; strategies to improve health and well-being; and barriers to seeking healthcare.

Conclusion Underlying system and cultural factors affect the health of junior doctors. Self-stigma particularly affects junior doctors and impacts on their healthcare seeking behaviours
%U https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/6/e027558