Adherence to Updated Race and Ethnicity Reporting Guidance in Ophthalmology Journals.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The updated race and ethnicity reporting guidelines published in the AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors highlight the importance of using specific racial and ethnic categories rather than generalized terms, promoting inclusive language, supporting diversity and respect, and examining sociodemographic factors that shape the relationship between race and ethnicity and health outcomes.

Objective

To evaluate adherence to the AMA Manual of Style's updated race and ethnicity reporting guidelines in the 3 highest-impact ophthalmology journals.

Evidence review

A systematic review of articles published in American Journal of Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, and Ophthalmology from August 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024. Articles with a study popu

SUBMITTER: Rajeswaren V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12406061 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature