Table 2

Multivariable logistic regression models for female (1) first and (2) last authors.

PredictorReference levelOR (95% CI)P value
Female first authors
Female last authorMale1.49 (1.15, 1.93) 0.002
Female proportion of authorship team (%)Continuous1.59 (1.15, 2.20) 0.005
Female editor-in-chiefMale1.18 (1.00, 1.39) 0.05
Publication yearContinuous0.99 (0.94, 1.04)0.69
Journal impact factorContinuous1.02 (0.99, 1.05)0.19
Female last authors
Female proportion of authorship team (%)Continuous2.38 (1.94, 2.93) <0.001
Female editor-in-chiefMale1.25 (1.05, 1.48) 0.01
Publication yearContinuous1.04 (0.99, 1.09)0.11
Journal impact factorContinuous1.00 (0.97, 1.03)0.79
  • Bold values denote statistical significance.