Sex and gender considerations in reporting guidelines for health research: a systematic review.
Amédé GogovorHervé Tchala Vignon ZomahounGiraud EkanmianÉvèhouénou Lionel AdissoAlèxe Deom TardifLobna KhadhraouiNathalie RheaultDavid MoherFrance LégaréPublished in: Biology of sex differences (2021)
We assessed the integration of sex and gender in reporting guidelines based on the use of sex- and gender-related words. Our findings showed a low use and integration of sex and gender concepts and their incorrect use. Authors of reporting guidelines should reduce this gap for a better use of research knowledge. Trial registration PROSPERO no. CRD42019136491.