The secret to Hungarian women’s strength

A survey assigned by Richter Gedeon Plc. reveals which factors influence the way women feel about themselves, their surroundings, their workplace and expectations and just how important family is for them, as Dívány reports. The research was conducted in Hungary and in seven Western European countries.

Balancing work and family

For 87 per cent of the Hungarian women who filled out the questionnaire, family is the most important aspect of life, and 72% of the European women (from Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany) agree.

Keeping a healthy balance between family and the workplace is a challenge for almost everyone, but it is an especially tough case in Hungary, as compared to the other countries, only half of them has a part-time job. In Hungary, more women are employed in full time than in part.

Two-third of Hungarian women believe that they are able to spend enough time with their loved ones, although only one-third of them finds this task to be easy.

The other two-thirds complained that they are unable to spend much time with their friends, while this applies to only 40% of the western women.

Despite their crowded schedules, Hungarian women, in the majority (63%), are satisfied with their achievements at their workplaces. 36 per cent of women in Hungary are not happy with their income.

Are Hungarian women neglecting their health?

Only 55% of Hungarian women attribute importance to their bodies and visit a doctor if they notice that something is wrong, but 85% of women in Hungary feel like they can provide stability and security for their families even in times of illnesses. Dr Tamás Telek, gynaecologist, explains that many women have misconceptions regarding gynecologic problems so they would just rather bear them instead of solving them by asking for professional help. In other cases, women are too afraid of the diagnosis.