%0 Journal Article %J Am J Ophthalmol %D 2023 %T LGBTQ+ Identity and Ophthalmologist Burnout %A Chang, Ta C %A A, Rafael %A Candelario, Calderon %A Berrocal, Audina M %A Briceño, César A %A Chen, Jenny %A Shoham-Hazon, Nir %A Berco, Efraim %A Solá-Del Valle, David %A Vanner, Elizabeth A %K Adult %K Aged %K Burnout, Psychological %K Cross-Sectional Studies %K Female %K Gender identity %K Humans %K Male %K Middle Aged %K Ophthalmologists %K Sexual Behavior %K United States %X PURPOSE: To evaluate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and other sexual/gender minority (LGBTQ+) orientation as a burnout risk factor among an international ophthalmologist cohort. METHODS: An anonymous, cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed via an Internet platform to characterize the relationship among demographic factors, including LGBTQ+ orientation, and burnout as measured by the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Univariable data analysis (linear) by sexual orientation was performed and variables with an association with a P value of <0.15 in univariable analysis were included in the multiple linear regression modeling. RESULTS: A total of 403 ophthalmologists participated in the survey. The majority self-identified as "White" (69.2%), were from North America (72.0% United States, 18.6% Canada) and were evenly distributed between age of 30 and 65 years. Overall, 13.2% of participants identified as LGBTQ+ and 98.2% as cisgender. Approximately 12% had witnessed or experienced LGBTQ+-related workplace discrimination or harassment. The personal and work-related burnout scores and confidence limits of persons identified as LGBTQ+ were higher and nonoverlapping compared with those reported as non-LGBTQ+. Multivariable analysis identified significant risk factors for higher personal and work-related burnout scores: LGBTQ+ (11.8 and 11.1, P = .0005 and .0023), female gender (5.36 and 4.83, P = .0153 and .0434), older age (19.1 and 19.2, P = .0173 and .0273). and caretaker stress (6.42 and 5.97, P = .0085 and .0239). CONCLUSIONS: LGBTQ+ orientation is a burnout risk factor among ophthalmologists, and LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination may be a contributing factor. Support from ophthalmology organizations to address LGBTQ+-, gender-, and age-related workplace discrimination may decrease burnout. NOTE: Publication of this article is sponsored by the American Ophthalmological Society. %B Am J Ophthalmol %V 246 %P 66-85 %8 2023 Feb %G eng %1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36252675?dopt=Abstract %R 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.10.002