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The evidence gap: why women’s health still falls behind

Nina MONTEIRO, Karolina BRAUN, Raquel GÓMEZ BRAVO, Raisa ÁLVAREZ PANIAGUA, Laura RODRIGUEZ BENITO, Yusianmar MARIANI, Sara BELINCHON MOYANO, Inês PEREIRA, Elena KLUSOVA NOGUINÁ and Paula SALA IVARS

Gender inequality in biomedical research and clinical trials limits understanding of women’s health, leading to diagnostic delays and inadequate treatment. Addressing these gaps is crucial for improving care and health outcomes for women.Participants in the workshop will learn to recognize gaps in women’s representation in research and understand how these deficiencies impact both diagnosis and treatment. In addition, they will identify common forms of gender bias that occur in clinical practice and consider their effects on patient care. Attendees will also apply gender-sensitive, evidence-informed approaches to the assessment, management, and communication with women patients, fostering more equitable and effective healthcare delivery.The workshop will employ an interactive format featuring real-life clinical scenarios to engage participants actively. It will incorporate the latest scientific data on gender disparities, enabling attendees to ground their learning in current evidence. Group discussions will help identify biases and share strategies, with a focus on applying gender-sensitive decision-making in practice. Workshop schedule: 5 min – introduction 30 min – cases and discussion in groups 15 min – conclusion and key points on practical application 10 min – Q&AParticipants in the workshop will demonstrate increased awareness of how gender inequality influences clinical presentations, diagnostic accuracy, and treatment outcomes for women. They will integrate gender-sensitive approaches into routine assessment, history-taking, and management strategies, while also recognizing and mitigating gender bias in clinical decision-making and communication. By using insights drawn from real-life cases, attendees will improve their practical problem-solving skills in complex or ambiguous women’s health scenarios. The workshop will further enhance patient-centered communication by encouraging clinicians to validate women’s symptoms and experiences more effectively. Participants will be empowered to advocate for equitable care by making informed referrals, supporting early diagnosis, and promoting access to appropriate services. Finally, attendees will reflect on their personal practice and identify concrete actions to reduce gender-based disparities within their clinical environment.This workshop equips GPs with evidence-based, gender-sensitive tools to address inequality in women’s health. By engaging with real cases and scientific data, participants learn to recognize bias and improve care outcomes for women.