Wang Yang, Li Jiale, Ou-Yang Xu, Wan Mingzhong, Wang Yan, Zhang Guochao, Yi Hang
Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, No. 172 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha 410013, Hunan, China.
Shantou University Medical College, 22 Xin Ling Road, Shantou 515041, China.
Postgrad Med J. 2025 Jul 22;101(1198):670-679. doi: 10.1093/postmj/qgae161.
Gender inequality in medical research persists globally, hindering scientific innovation and social equity. Despite incremental progress, women remain underrepresented in authorship, funding, and leadership roles. This review explores the extent of gender disparities, their impact, and strategies to advance equity in the field.
We conducted a narrative review of studies retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, focusing on gender disparities in authorship, research funding, leadership, and editorial representation across regions and disciplines.
Women are consistently underrepresented in medical research, with disparities in publication rates, grant awards, and conference participation. Key barriers include implicit biases, structural inequities, and socio-cultural norms. Promising interventions, such as targeted funding policies and mentorship programs, show potential but require broader adoption and evaluation.
Addressing gender inequality in medical research demands comprehensive reforms in academic evaluation, funding systems, and institutional policies, alongside sustained efforts to challenge societal biases.
医学研究中的性别不平等在全球范围内持续存在，阻碍了科学创新和社会公平。尽管取得了渐进式进展，但女性在作者身份、资金获取和领导角色方面的代表性仍然不足。本综述探讨了性别差异的程度、其影响以及促进该领域公平的策略。
我们对从PubMed、科学网和谷歌学术检索到的研究进行了叙述性综述，重点关注跨地区和学科在作者身份、研究资金、领导地位和编辑代表性方面的性别差异。
女性在医学研究中的代表性一直不足，在发表率、资助奖励和会议参与方面存在差异。关键障碍包括隐性偏见、结构性不平等和社会文化规范。有前景的干预措施，如针对性的资助政策和指导计划，显示出潜力，但需要更广泛的采用和评估。
解决医学研究中的性别不平等需要在学术评估、资金系统和机构政策方面进行全面改革，同时持续努力挑战社会偏见。
