[Sexism and gender inequalities in hospitals of Western Switzerland: junior doctors perspectives].

Sexism and gender inequalities are well-known issues in medical community and hospitals are also concerned. The Swiss Junior Doctors Association, local branch (canton of Vaud) conducted a survey about this topic. 44% of participants (67-186 junior doctors answered the survey) have been victims or witnessed sexist remarks. 76% heard hostiles speeches about pregnancy. 62% of pregnant women did not benefit from measures provided by Swiss law. 82 % of mothers experienced pregnancy as a career-limiting event. Human resources and management have responsibility for reporting discriminatory behavior and taking appropriate actions. Having children should be valued and pregnant women protected according to Swiss law, which should be enforced without conditions.