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ArticleNeurosurgical review2024

Breaking barriers: Addressing gender disparity in neurosurgery.

Rafey Uddin, Dua Abbas Zaidi, Eesha Yaqoob, Saad Javed

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Article in Neurosurgical review, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

4 authors.

Rafey UddinUniversity College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan.
Dua Abbas ZaidiResearch Associate, Violence, Injury Prevention & Disability Unit, Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6743-5029
Eesha YaqoobDirector Violence, Injury Prevention & Disability Unit, Health Services Academy, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2103-9361
Saad JavedRegistrar Neurosurgery, Brain Surgery Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. saadjaved10095@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0792-9130

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurosurgery is still dominated by men, with only 16.7% of neurosurgeons being women and even fewer in leadership roles. This disparity affects research, patient care, and health policy. To enhance care and equity, addressing barriers for women through targeted mentorship, inclusive practices, and policy changes is essential. CORRESPONDENCE: Despite significant progress in medical education and practice, neurosurgery remains a male-dominated specialty. This gender disparity is not merely a reflection of societal biases but a systemic issue that affects both the professional advancement of women and the quality of care delivered to patients. As the global health community strives for equity, the underrepresentation of women in neurosurgery demands urgent attention.

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Gender EquityNeurosurgeryFemaleHumansMaleNeurosurgeonsPhysicians, WomenSexism

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