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  • Gender Studies

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  • Rock climbing participation is nearing gender parity.
  • However, the representation of females in rock climbing research is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the gender distribution of study participants and authors in rock climbing research.
  • To identify potential disparities in research focus and representation.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of original research articles on rock climbers using PubMed and Embase.
  • Data extraction on participant and author sex, with author gender classified using Genderize.io.

Main Results:

  • 298 articles (1973-2023) were reviewed; females constituted 36% of reported participants.
  • Females were underrepresented in injury, imaging, and rehabilitation studies (13-20%).
  • Female authors accounted for 21% of total authorships, with lower representation as first (18%) or last (18%) authors.

Conclusions:

  • Female representation in rock climbing research and authorship is significantly limited.
  • The predominance of male participants in studies may restrict the generalizability of findings to female climbers.
  • Further research is needed to ensure equitable representation and address the specific needs of female climbers.