Sex and gender considerations in reporting guidelines for health research: a systematic review

Abstract

Highlights Omission of sex and gender considerations is a recurring deficiency in research design and reporting Integration of sex and gender considerations in health research reporting guidelines is very low Three criteria were used to assess correct use of sex and gender concepts Only one reporting guideline met the three criteria A call to action is made to address these deficiencies

Keywords

• Reporting guideline
• Sex
• Gender
• Quality of reporting
• Systematic review
• Health research