Gender analysis

1. GENDER ANALYSIS IN
HEALTH
PRESENTED BY
1. TWISHIME GLORIA 20/U/21980/HTG
2. NNALUBEGA MIRIAM 20/U 24096/HTP
3. MULUMBA SIRAJE 20/U/ 21
4. DRALEMA GABRIEL 20/U/21957/HTP

2. DEFINITION
• Gender analysis in health refers to the process of examining and
understanding the differences between men and women, as well
as other gender identities, in relation to health issues.
• It involves examining how social, cultural, economic, and
biological factors influence health outcomes and access to
healthcare services for different genders.

3. • By understanding these differences, policymakers, healthcare
providers, and researchers can develop targeted interventions
and strategies to address gender-based disparities in health.
• Gender analysis in health recognizes that gender is a social
construct that goes beyond biological differences between
males and females.

4. • It takes into account the roles, expectations, and norms
associated with masculinity, femininity, and other gender
identities, which can significantly impact health-related
behaviors, experiences, and outcomes.

5. Importance of Gender Analysis in Health:
1.Equity and Social Justice: Gender analysis helps identify and address
disparities in health outcomes and access to healthcare. It aims to
promote equal opportunities and ensure that everyone has the same
chance to achieve optimal health.
2. Understanding Health Needs: By considering gender differences,
policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers can gain insights
into the unique health needs and challenges faced by different gender
groups. This understanding helps in developing targeted interventions
and policies to improve health outcomes.

6. 3. Improved Health Services: Gender analysis helps in designing
healthcare services that are sensitive to the diverse needs and
preferences of individuals. It helps ensure that services are accessible,
appropriate, and responsive to the specific health concerns of women,
men, and gender-diverse individuals.
4. Prevention and Health Promotion: Gender analysis highlights the
social determinants of health that contribute to gender-based health
disparities. By addressing these determinants, such as gender-based
violence, unequal power dynamics, and discriminatory social norms,
effective prevention strategies and health promotion initiatives can be
developed.

7. Factors Influencing Gender in Health:
• Social and Cultural Norms: Gender roles and expectations prevalent
in societies shape health behaviors, access to healthcare, and health
outcomes. For example, cultural norms may influence reproductive
health decisions, caregiving responsibilities, or health-seeking
behavior.
• Socioeconomic Factors: Economic disparities, including income levels,
education, and employment opportunities, can influence health
outcomes differently for women, men, and gender-diverse
individuals. Socioeconomic factors affect access to healthcare,
nutrition, and living conditions, impacting overall health.

8. • Discrimination and Violence: Gender-based discrimination, including
sexism and gender-based violence, can have detrimental effects on
health. Experiences of discrimination and violence contribute to
higher rates of mental health issues, physical injuries, and chronic
stress among affected individuals.
• Healthcare System Factors: Health systems themselves may
perpetuate gender biases. For example, the lack of gender-sensitive
healthcare services, inadequate representation of women in
healthcare leadership, or gender-based pricing disparities can impact
access to quality care.

9. Addressing gender inequities and promoting gender-
responsive approaches in health can lead to improved
health outcomes, increased access to healthcare, and a
more equitable and inclusive healthcare system.

10. IMPACTS OF GENDER ANALYSIS IN HEALTH
• These include;
1. Health-seeking behaviors: Gender influences how individuals
seek and utilize healthcare services. Societal expectations, cultural
norms, and economic factors can shape gender-specific health-
seeking behaviors, such as seeking care for reproductive health
issues or mental health concerns.
2. Health outcomes: Gender can affect health outcomes and
disease prevalence. For example, certain diseases or conditions
may disproportionately affect one gender due to biological
factors (e.g., breast cancer in women) or societal factors (e.g.,
occupational hazards affecting predominantly male workers).

11. 3. Access to healthcare: Gender analysis in health considers how
gender intersects with other factors like socioeconomic status,
race, ethnicity, and geographic location to influence access to
healthcare services. Gender-based discrimination or gender
norms can create barriers to healthcare access and utilization.

12. 4. Health promotion and prevention: Gender analysis helps
identify gender-specific risk factors, behaviors, and social
determinants of health that need to be addressed in health
promotion and prevention efforts. This can involve tailoring
interventions to specific gender groups or challenging harmful
gender norms and stereotypes that impact health.

13. 5. Health workforce and gender mainstreaming: Gender
analysis in health also looks at the gender composition of the
healthcare workforce and the need for gender mainstreaming in
health policies, programs, and research. It recognizes the
importance of gender diversity in healthcare leadership and the
need to address gender biases within healthcare systems.

14. • Overall, gender analysis in health aims to uncover gender-based
inequalities and inform policies and interventions that promote
equitable and inclusive healthcare for all genders.
• It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing
the diverse health needs and experiences of different gender
groups to achieve optimal health outcomes.