The COVID‐19 epidemic through a gender lens: what if a gender approach had been applied to inform public health measures to fight the COVID‐19 pandemic?

Enguita-Fernàndez, Cristina; Marbán-Castro, Elena; Manders, Olivia C.; Maxwell, Lauren; Matta, Gustavo Corrêa

doi:10.1111/1469-8676.12803

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“…The epidemic in Western Africa has shown that females are more vulnerable to infection because of their status as caregivers and in funeral ceremonies [ 21 ]. Evaluation of the current COVID-19 economic impacts is also indicating inherent gendered variations [ 7 , 11 ]. These case studies concur that gender plays a vital role in pandemic risk reduction.…”

Section: Gender and Pandemicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Societies and organizations make a significant contribution to gender disparities, and thus, there is also an effect on variability in risk perceptions [ 5 ]. It has been observed that undertaking of preventive and containment measures differs by gender [ 7 ]. Regular lockdowns, isolation, mental stresses, and deteriorating economic conditions have made it essential for households to develop coping mechanisms in this period of global crisis.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Though COVID-19 has been discussed with a clinical perspective and much has been published in the academic and research literature, the scientific community also calls for a more gender-based intersectional approach to cope with COVID-19 [ 7 , 11 ]. Generally, gendered dynamics are not considered in a pandemic which can potentially limit risk communication efforts [ 12 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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COVID-19 risk perception and coping mechanisms: Does gender make a difference?

Rana

Bhatti

Aslam

et al. 2021

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

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The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emerged as a real threat to humans, drastically disrupting everyday life in 2020–21. Although the pandemic affected people from all walks of life, irrespective of age or gender, the way the risk is perceived varies from one person to another. The pandemic risk reduction strategies can only be effective if individuals and communities respond positively to them, and for that, it is important to understand how the risk is perceived and responded to, differently by different groups of people. Gender plays a vital role in shaping risk perceptions and coping strategies, reflecting the predisposition of the public to accept health interventions and take precautionary measures. This study aims to understand the gender differences in COVID-19 risk perception and coping mechanisms – Pakistan is selected as a case study area. Following on from designing the questionnaire, which included 40 indicators grouped into domains (four risk perception and three coping mechanisms domains), an online survey was conducted, and a sample of 389 respondents was collected (248 male and 141 female). An index-based approach was used to quantify risk perception and its domains (fear, behaviour, awareness, and trust), and likewise coping mechanisms and their domains (problem, emotion, and action). Statistical tests were employed to ascertain the differences among both genders, whereas regression modelling was used to measure the effect of gender on overall risk perception and coping mechanisms. Results reveal that perceived fear and trust varied significantly between Pakistani men and women, while coping mechanisms were also notably different between the two genders. Females were found to perceive risks higher, complied more with the government's guidelines, and coped better than males in response to COVID-19. These findings imply that the gender aspect must be incorporated in designing effective communication and risk reduction strategies to efficiently address the current and potential future pandemic situations.

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Section: Gender and Pandemicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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COVID-19 risk perception and coping mechanisms: Does gender make a difference?

Rana

Bhatti

Aslam

et al. 2021

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

140

101

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“…Poverty rates and food insecurity worsened for women (UN Women 2020b; Wenham, Smith, and Morgan 2020; Smith 2019), and women faced greater challenges than men in financing follow-up care in the most-affected regions (Wenham, Smith, and Morgan 2020). Additionally, research reveals that women increasingly lack power over their reproductive and sexual health during periods of outbreak (Enguita-Fernàndez et al 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Likewise, women are disproportionately overrepresented in the health care workforce, including as doctors, nurses, and retirement home caregivers (Wenham, Smith, and Morgan 2020;USAID 2020;RCCE 2020;Enguita-Fernàndez et al 2020). As such, more women than men find themselves on the front lines of the pandemic.…”

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Gender and Technology: A rights-based and intersectional analysis of key trends

Ceia¹,

Nothwehr²,

Wagner³

2021

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This report employs an intersectional feminist framework to identify and analyze key trends related to gender and technology. It aims to provide a holistic picture of how gender and technology are embedded in and influenced by a myriad of intersecting issues and challenges that complicate how ICT for development (ICT4D) initiatives concretely impact women’s lives. Based on synthesized research, the report provides recommendations for relevant stakeholders on how to approach the field of international development using technology as a tool for social good in ways that benefit the most marginalized members of our global community.

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