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- Title
Gender differences in publication rates at Canadian Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery annual meetings: an 11-year analysis.
- Authors
Mavedatnia, Dorsa; Payandeh, Jennifer; Neocleous, Penelope; Davidson, Jacob; Dzioba, Agnieszka; Strychowsky, Julie E.; Graham, M. Elise
- Abstract
Background: Evaluating gender differences in publication rates after conference presentations is an avenue to assess women's contributions to academic medicine. The objective of this study was to assess gender differences in publication rates, time to publication, and subspeciality of publication of abstracts presented at Canadian otolaryngology conferences over an 11-year period. Methods: Cross-sectional data was obtained from online conference schedules of annual Canadian Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery national meetings between 2009 and 2020. A total of 2111 abstract titles were searched in MedLine via PubMed. Gender of the first and senior author, publication status of presented work, and subspeciality of publication were extracted. Results: Of 2111 scientific abstracts presented between 2009 and 2020, female first and senior authors accounted for 29.0% and 12.8% of published abstracts, respectively. There was a significant difference in the publication rate of senior authors by gender (p < 0.01). Male senior authors had a 9.70% higher rate of publication compared to female senior authors. Posters with a female first author were 33.0% (OR: 0.67; 95% CI 0.49–0.91) less likely to be published compared to posters with a male first author. Similarly, posters with a female senior author were 34.0% (OR: 0.66; 95% CI 0.45–0.96) less likely to be published. There was a significant difference in discipline of publication by gender of the senior author (p < 0.001). Male senior authors were more likely to supervise projects in otology while female senior authors were more likely to supervise projects in education and pediatrics. The time to publication and impact factor of the journal of publication did not differ by gender. Conclusion: Gender disparities exist in the publication rates of first and senior authors at Canadian otolaryngology meetings. Female senior authors have significantly lower publication rates compared to their male colleagues and differences exist in publication rates after poster presentations. Investigation of gender gaps in academic medicine, research productivity, and publications is essential for development of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in otolaryngology.
- Subjects
CANADA; MEETINGS; LABOR productivity; CONFIDENCE intervals; AUTHORS; CROSS-sectional method; HEAD &; neck cancer; SEX distribution; GENDER identity; LABOR supply; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; ELECTRONIC publications; ODDS ratio; MEDICAL specialties &; specialists; OTOLARYNGOLOGY; MEDICAL research; SOCIAL integration
- Publication
Journal of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery, 2023, Vol 52, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0707-7270
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s40463-022-00612-7