Breaking Boundaries: Toward Consistent Gender-Sensitive Language in Sexual and Reproductive Health Guidelines.

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-05 DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1777323

Rhonda M Garad, Mahnaz Bahri-Khomami, Maureen Busby, Tania S Burgert, Jacky Boivin, Helena J Teede

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Abstract

This review assesses gender-sensitive language in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) guidelines, including a guideline for polycystic ovary syndrome. We conducted a systematic search across databases like Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane until July 31, 2023, using terms related to gender-inclusivity, SRH, and guideline protocols. Criteria for inclusion were gender-sensitive language, SRH focus, and guideline relevance, excluding non-English articles or those without policy considerations. Our search yielded 25 studies, with 6 included for qualitative synthesis. Results showed significant gaps in using gender-sensitive language in SRH guidelines. The debate on this language mirrors broader societal discourse. Recognizing gender diversity is essential for research, clinical practices, and societal norms. While promoting inclusion, drawbacks like unintended erasure or miscommunication should also be addressed. A gender-additive approach balances inclusivity and biological accuracy. Precise and inclusive discourse is crucial. Future research should focus on systemic approaches in the SRH sector.

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打破界限：在性健康和生殖健康指南中使用一致的性别敏感语言。

本综述评估了性与生殖健康（SRH）指南中的性别敏感性语言，包括多囊卵巢综合征指南。截至 2023 年 7 月 31 日，我们在 Medline、EMBASE 和 Cochrane 等数据库中使用与性别包容性、SRH 和指南协议相关的术语进行了系统性检索。纳入标准为性别敏感语言、关注性健康和生殖健康以及指南相关性，排除非英语文章或无政策考虑的文章。我们共搜索到 25 项研究，其中 6 项纳入了定性综合研究。结果显示，在性健康和生殖健康指南中使用性别敏感语言方面存在很大差距。关于这种语言的争论反映了更广泛的社会讨论。承认性别多样性对于研究、临床实践和社会规范都至关重要。在促进包容性的同时，也应解决无意抹杀或误传等弊端。性别添加方法兼顾了包容性和生物学准确性。精确和包容性的讨论至关重要。未来的研究应侧重于性健康和生殖健康部门的系统方法。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

期刊介绍： Accounts of Chemical Research presents short, concise and critical articles offering easy-to-read overviews of basic research and applications in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. These short reviews focus on research from the author’s own laboratory and are designed to teach the reader about a research project. In addition, Accounts of Chemical Research publishes commentaries that give an informed opinion on a current research problem. Special Issues online are devoted to a single topic of unusual activity and significance. Accounts of Chemical Research replaces the traditional article abstract with an article "Conspectus." These entries synopsize the research affording the reader a closer look at the content and significance of an article. Through this provision of a more detailed description of the article contents, the Conspectus enhances the article's discoverability by search engines and the exposure for the research.