SynthesisBMC women's health2025
The influence of gender norms on women's sexual and reproductive health outcomes: a systematic review.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Dimensionality, cross-validation and reliability of Help-Seeking Dilemma Scale.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- A cultural evolutionary model of attribute-dependent norms on behaviors with and without direct payoffs.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Lessons Learned from Exploring Sexual Health Among Migrant and Refugee Women and Men in South Australia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Reimagining sexual health: gender, environment, and the pursuit of equity.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Landscaping the behaviours, drivers and norms influencing the wellbeing of very young adolescents: an exploration of stakeholders' perspectives in Nigeria.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Navigating an ambiguous abortion terrain in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: autonomy and relational dynamics in pregnancy termination.International journal for equity in health · 2026Article
- Diversity and Representation in Cardiovascular Research: Evidence Gaps, Emerging Models, and Policy Implications.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundDespite progress toward gender equity, enduring societal norms continue to shape women's roles, particularly impacting their sexual and reproductive health, including fertility, maternal health, and family planning, all of which are influenced by traditional gender expectations.
aimThis review investigates how gender norms affect women's sexual and reproductive health outcomes.
methodsA systematic review was conducted on publications from 2013 to 2023, sourced from databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, using keywords, MeSH terms, and Boolean operators. Of 1,500 articles identified, 38 peer-reviewed articles in English or French met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted using a standardized form and evaluated with the mixed-methods appraisal tool. Findings from the selected studies were analyzed through a narrative synthesis approach.
findingsThe review identified key themes from the 38 included studies results underscoring the lack of comprehensive sexual education and the challenges posed by cultural norms and social stigma. It highlighted how cultural and gender dynamics restrict women's autonomy in family planning and maternal healthcare, with impacts varying by context. Finding also highlight the importance of culturally competent healthcare that respects diverse cultural beliefs and tackles educational and economic barriers to enhance women's sexual and reproductive health outcomes.
conclusionThis review identifies gender norms as one of major obstacles to accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education and services among women. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive SRH education, women's autonomy, and culturally competent healthcare services to address barriers and promote gender equity globally.
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