Files and links (1)
Published, Version of Record (VoR)CC BY-NC V4.0, Open
Journal article
Understanding Gender Differences in Research Productivity of Canadian Otolaryngologists—A Comprehensive National Audit
Ear, nose, & throat journal, pp 1455613231190272-1455613231190272
03 Aug 2023
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
Objective: To understand the factors contributing to gender disparities in the research productivity of Canadian academic otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons. Methods: Publicly available sources including departmental websites, SCOPUS, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada were accessed between February and April 2022 to analyze gender differences in the academic productivity of otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons across Canada. Gender differences in research productivity metrics, including h-index, i10-index, publication number, and number of first and senior authorships were assessed. Demographic data, including gender, institution, years in practice, and leadership roles were assessed for correlation with increased research productivity. Subgroup analyses were used to evaluate gender differences in productivity metrics, and univariable and multivariable regression analyses were used to evaluate predictors of research productivity. Results: Data were collected for 316 academic otolaryngologists (252 men, 64 women, P < .001). Men had significantly more years of publishing [mean (standard deviation, SD), 15.64 (9.45) vs 12.44 (8.28), P = .014], higher h-indices [12.22 (11.47) vs 7.33 (5.36), P < .001], i10-indices [22.61 (37.88) vs 8.17 (9.14), P > .001], publication numbers [46.63 (65.18) vs 19.59 (23.40), P < .001], and first [8.18 (9.95) vs 4.89 (6.18), P = .001] and senior authorships [12.98 (22.72) vs 3.83 (6.89), P < .001]. Gender differences were most pronounced in head and neck oncology, pediatrics, and the late career stage. Gender disparities in productivity were absent in the early career stage. Multivariate analysis identified only the number publications and number of senior author publications as being significantly influenced by gender. Conclusion: Canadian female otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons appear to have equivalent research productivity to their male counterparts in the early career stage. This mirrors the recent findings in the United States, and demonstrates progress compared to earlier studies that found women to have lower research productivity in the early career stage.
Metrics
Details
- Title
- Understanding Gender Differences in Research Productivity of Canadian Otolaryngologists—A Comprehensive National Audit
- Creators
- Eva Gajic - University of LondonEmily Aleksa - University of LondonAgnieszka Dzioba - London Health Sciences CentreJulie E. Strychowsky - University of LondonAmanda Hu - University of British ColumbiaYvonne Chan - University of TorontoM. Elise Graham - University of London
- Publication Details
- Ear, nose, & throat journal, pp 1455613231190272-1455613231190272
- Publisher
- Sage
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001042366000001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85166985602
- Other Identifier
- 991020872510504721
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This publication has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:
InCites Highlights
Data related to this publication, from InCites Benchmarking & Analytics tool:
- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Otorhinolaryngology