Deconstructing gender: evidence on how programmes address gender inequalities to improve health. Issue 2 (17th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rottach, Elisabeth; Pappa, Sara; Dayal, Radhika; Das, Madhumita
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 27:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 168
• Page End: 180
• Publication Date: 2017-02-17
• Subjects: Gender and diversity -- Social sector - Health; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2017.1274378
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A growing body of evidence demonstrates that incorporating approaches to address gender inequality in programmes can lead to improved health outcomes. This article aims to deconstruct the various dimensions of gender and identify how programmes address these domains to improve health. This study draws on a broader systematic review examining the impact of gender-integrated programmes on health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. We identified 68 programmes meeting our criteria for inclusion. Our analysis found considerable variation in gender domains addressed across programmes, suggesting that more evidence is needed to understand the pathways through which gender-integrated programmes influence health.