Assessment of published literature regarding skin of color in Pediatric Dermatology. Issue 6 (20th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sun, Mary D.; Wilson, Britney N.; Weitzman, Sarah; Ren, Jennifer; Murrell, Dedee F.; Murase, Jenny E.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 38:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 1604
• Page End: 1605
• Publication Date: 2021-12-20
• Subjects: diversity -- equity and inclusion -- journal analysis -- medical education -- medical literature -- skin of color; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.14823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: We sought to analyze the existence of skin of color (SOC)‐related literature in Pediatric Dermatology . To do so, we applied criteria developed by Wilson et al (Assessment of skin of color and diversity and inclusion content of dermatologic published literature: an analysis and call to action. Int J Women Dermatol. 2021;15:26) to categorize SOC articles. We found that Pediatric Dermatology published 28.4% SOC articles in the last three years, higher than the average (16.8%) found across surveyed dermatology journals. Our findings demonstrate opportunity for improvement through the implementation of keyword standardization and continued prioritization of SOC‐related content.