Table 1

Summary of the results of multivariable logistic regression examining the association of study characteristics with the odds that the principal author is a man

ParameterOR95% CIP value
COVID-19-related article0.990.81 to 1.210.89
Man as senior author1.491.21 to 1.83<0.001
Original research or systematic review*1.271.05 to 1.540.02
Corresponding author located in the USA†0.800.65 to 1.000.046
Corresponding author located in Europe†1.020.76 to 1.380.88
  • *Relative to articles not reporting primary research.

  • †Relative to institutions not based in the USA or Europe.