Scientific production in sexual and reproductive health and rights research according to gender and affiliation: An analysis of publications from 1972 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Peer-reviewed literature is commonly used to assess academic progress and research excellency. However, representation in authorship of global health publications is biased and unfair. In order to shed light on current gaps towards attaining gender equality in scientific production and shift power asymmetries in global health research, we conducted an assessment of authorship trends from 1972 to 2021 with a focus on gender and geographic representation in scientific articles authored or co-authored by researchers affiliated with UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP).

Methods

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and HRP public reports for publications where at least one author

SUBMITTER: Oliveira-Ciabati L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11207172 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature