1
|
Nigro NN, Chandnani N, Doshi A, Fritsch A, Marroquin NA, Zueger M, Sivesind TE, Dellavalle R, Dunnick C. Distinguishing Gender Identity From Biological Sex in Dermatologic Health Care: Methods, Harms, and Paths Forward. JMIR Dermatol 2023; 6:e47118. [PMID: 37632974 PMCID: PMC10394595 DOI: 10.2196/47118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Accurate assessment of gender identity and biological sex in dermatology research is crucial since their conflation or poor demarcation undermines patient respect and study accuracy. Clearer guidance is needed for health care researchers, particularly in light of the notable disparities in skin disease rates, skincare practices, literature representation, and the persistent underrepresentation of transgender and nonbinary patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Noah N Nigro
- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
| | - Neal Chandnani
- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
| | - Athena Doshi
- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | - Alexa Fritsch
- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Parker, CO, United States
| | | | - Morgan Zueger
- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Parker, CO, United States
| | - Torunn E Sivesind
- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
| | - Robert Dellavalle
- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
- Dermatology Service, Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center, Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Aurora, CO, United States
- Dermatology Service, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Aurora, CO, United States
- Department of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, CO, United States
| | - Cory Dunnick
- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States
| |
Collapse
|