Passive heat intervention research in women: Systematic review and audit of female representation
). PHI research is characterized by female underrepresentation and limited menstrual status reporting, constraining confidence in how evidence reflects the broader population. Although PHIs can modify the heat-adaptation phenotype, these responses are derived largely from male participants. Sex-informed trials are needed to strengthen mechanistic understanding and translational application.
Authors
- Jessica A. Mee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1123-0907)
- Benedict Duncan
- Oliver R. Gibson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6777-5562)
- Emma Lawrence
- A. Willmott
- Olivia Barnes
- N. Maxwell
- Gavin Thomas
Institutions
- Anglia Ruskin University (GB)
- Brunel University of London (GB)
- University of Brighton (GB)
- University of Worcester (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Experimental Physiology
- Published
- 2026-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1113/ep093346
- Primary Topic
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation