Key considerations for the appropriate integration of sex and gender in research

Key considerations for the appropriate integration of sex as a biological variable

It is recommended that applicants consider accounting for sex as a biological variable in basic science, clinical, health system and population health studies where appropriate.

Situations when sex is applicable:

The following key considerations apply for reviewers to rate the quality of integration of sex as a biological variable in the proposal, in order to meet standards for rigour and reproducibility in science, and to allow for the discovery of sex differences and their underlying mechanisms:

Strength:

Weakness:

Situations when gender may not be applicable:

The integration of sex as a biological variable may not be applicable in research involving:

A reasonable explanation should inform the decision why it is not possible or relevant to account for sex as a biological variable.

Key considerations for the appropriate integration of gender as a social determinant of health

It is recommended that applicants consider accounting for gender as a sociocultural determinant of health in clinical, health system and population health studies where appropriate.

Situations in which gender is applicable:

The following key considerations apply for rating the quality of integration of gender as a sociocultural determinant of health in the proposal as a strength or a weakness:

Strength:

Weakness:

Situations when gender may not be applicable:

The integration of gender as a sociocultural determinant of health may not be applicable in research describing:

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