ReviewGlobal health action2014
Gender equity and sexual and reproductive health in Eastern and Southern Africa: a critical overview of the literature.
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- The influence of gender-equitable attitudes on sexual behaviour among unmarried adolescents in rural Tanzania: a longitudinal study.Sexual and reproductive health matters · 2023Article
- Sexual and reproductive health service utilization among adolescent girls in Kenya: A cross-sectional analysis.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- Disparities in Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Rights Among Adolescents and Young People During COVID-19 Pandemic: Culture, Economic, and Gender Perspectives.Current tropical medicine reports · 2022Review
- Gender Equity and Vertically Transmitted Infections: A Country-Level Analysis Across 153 Countries.Health equity · 2021Article
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- Religious, socio-cultural norms and gender stereotypes influence uptake and utilization of maternal health services among the Digo community in Kwale, Kenya: a qualitative study.Reproductive health · 2020Article
- The impact of vaccination on gender equity: conceptual framework and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine case study.International journal for equity in health · 2020Review
- The gendered experience of HIV testing: factors associated with prior testing differ among men and women in rural Tanzania.International journal of STD & AIDS · 2019Article
- "Our girls need to see a path to the future" --perspectives on sexual and reproductive health information among adolescent girls, guardians, and initiation counselors in Mulanje district, Malawi.Reproductive health · 2019Article
- Social and Demographic Predictors of Gender Inequality Among Heterosexual Couples Expecting a Child in Central Kenya.Global social welfare : research, policy & practice · 2019Article
- What motivates serodiscordant couples to prevent HIV transmission within their relationships: findings from a PrEP implementation study in Kenya.Culture, health & sexuality · 2018Article
- Multiple levels of social influence on adolescent sexual and reproductive health decision-making and behaviors in Ghana.Women & health · 2018Article
- Factors Driving the HIV Epidemic in Southern Africa.Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2016Review
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Abstract
backgroundGender inequalities are important social determinants of health. We set out to critically review the literature relating to gender equity and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Eastern and Southern Africa with the aim of identifying priorities for action.
designDuring November 2011, we identified studies relating to SRH and gender equity through a comprehensive literature search.
resultsWe found gender inequalities to be common across a range of health issues relating to SRH with women being particularly disadvantaged. Social and biological determinants combined to increase women's vulnerability to maternal mortality, HIV, and gender-based violence. Health systems significantly disadvantaged women in terms of access to care. Men fared worse in relation to HIV testing and care with social norms leading to men presenting later for treatment.
conclusionsGender inequity in SRH requires multiple complementary approaches to address the structural drivers of unequal health outcomes. These could include interventions that alter the structural environment in which ill-health is created. Interventions are required both within and beyond the health system.
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