Gender and Sex Issues

All articles will be evaluated without considering social markers of difference, such as gender, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, and nationality, among others, as well as the political positions of the authors.

Manuscripts submitted to Brazilian Journal of Occupational Therapy should follow the principles of the Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines, which guide the reporting of information on sex and gender in study design, data analysis, and results and interpretation of findings.

According to these guidelines, the terms sex (biological attribute) and gender (shaped by social and cultural circumstances) should be used carefully to avoid confusion.

Additionally, Brazilian Journal of Occupational Therapy observes gender equity policy in the formation of its editorial board.