Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now
U.S. flag
An official website of the United States government

VA Health Systems Research

Go to the VA ORD website
Go to the QUERI website

Spotlight on Women's Health

Why and How to Address Gender and Sex in VA HSR&D Research


by Elisheva Danan, MD, MPH ; Jessica Friedman, PhD, MPH, MSc ; Elizabeth Goldsmith, MD, PhD
Seminar date: 7/17/2023

Description: The purpose of this Cyberseminar is to provide practical tools to demystify the concepts of gender and sex in health services research. Presenters will define and distinguish gender and sex in the context of research and will present resources and strategies for incorporating gender and sex into study design, analysis, and dissemination of research findings.

Target Audience: Health services researchers of all career stages

View archived session video:



DOWNLOAD: PDF handout | Audio only (mp3) | transcript


Questions about the HSR website? Email the Web Team

Any health information on this website is strictly for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.