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Women Participation in Health Research of Iran: Analysis of Challenges and Strategies with Literature of Review

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Background: Recent evidence provides the facts behind the perceptions about women researchers participating in health research (HR). Women scientists as almost half of active researchers in HR fields have important and fundamental role. The present study aimed to analyses the situation of women participation in HR of Iran.

Methods: The present study comprised three complementary phases intended to identify and analysis challenges and problems of women participation in health research in Iran (2021-22). Following a review phase, using the content analysis approach through semi-structured interviews data gathered from key stakeholders of health research. At final step, aimed to aggregate and conclude the main key findings, through an expert panel all of the results analyzed to clarify the main messages of the study, focus on reflection to the target group.

Results: The results reveal considerable gender differences in research contribution between Iranian men and women. The need for legal infrastructure and support for the active participation of women in HR was the main extracted point of study. The need for transparent documentation and implementation of related research that demonstrates the necessary challenges and gaps was another major point.

Conclusion: Findings may help illuminate policy makings to promote participation of women in the country research. The optimal management of HR require facilities can play an important role in improving the quality and quantity of health studies and achieving scientific competitive positions at the regional and global levels.

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Vahid-Dastjerdi M, Mazahery M, Ahmadi B, Kazemzadeh Atoofi M, Kompani F, Rezaei N, Saeedi Moghaddam S, Djalalinia S. Women Participation in Health Research of Iran: Analysis of Challenges and Strategies with Literature of Review. Iran J Public Health. 2023;52(12):2673-2685.