Key result
International survey identifies women-specific risk factors and prevention as the top CV research priority at ~56%.
Why the study?
The study aimed to identify priority themes for future joint research funding opportunities focused on women's cardiovascular health on behalf of the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum.
Cross-Sectional (n=191)
Yes
An international survey identified women-specific risk factors, prevention strategies, and sex- and gender-specific treatments as top priorities for future cardiovascular research funding.
Supports directing CV research funding to women-specific priorities; leaves open which interventions will improve outcomes.
Background: The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) unites international research funders interested in supporting cardiovascular disease (CVD) research. One focus area is women's cardiovascular health; the present study aimed to identify priority themes for future joint research funding opportunities. Methods: After ethics approval, a survey was developed based on literature review, GCRFF feedback, and input from methodologists/content experts. The survey comprised 3 open-ended and 5 multiple-choice questions. With the use of widespread dissemination strategies, an electronic survey portal was opened for 8 weeks, from November 15, 2023, to January 15, 2024, with various language options. Results were downloaded into a secure REDCap database for analysis. Independent theming of responses was completed by 3 reviewers until coding consensus was achieved, following which 1 coder completed the remaining theming. Descriptive statistics are reported. Results: Among the 191 responses, all 9 GCRFF countries were represented. Most respondents identified as women (74%) and clinicians/academics (77%); fewer people with lived or living experience participated (23%). Common themes included women-specific risk factors and prevention strategies (56%), life-course issues (43%), and sex- and gender-specific treatments and outcomes (36%). Common topics were CVD (66%), coronary artery disease (CAD) (18%), and heart disease (13%). Designated research pillars included clinical (52%), population health (36%), and basic science (30%). Solutions proposed included knowledge generation (71%), increased funding (55%), networking researchers (52%), and knowledge mobilisation (41%). Congruence of priority ordering was demonstrated between sex and respondent residence subgroups. Conclusion: Diverse international input prioritised research in risk factors and prevention strategies specific to women and in sex- and gender-specific treatment and outcomes of heart disease, with considerations of life-course issues across all research pillars.
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Matthews et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Women's cardiovascular health (n=191). Survey on research priorities was evaluated on Priority themes for future joint research funding opportunities. An international survey identified women-specific risk factors and prevention (56%), life-course issues (43%), and sex-specific treatments (36%) as top cardiovascular research priorities.
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