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Empowering Change: Understanding Gender Disparities in Health During Pandemics

Empowering Change: Understanding Gender Disparities in Health During Pandemics

Introduction

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted significant disparities in health outcomes, particularly those affecting women. A recent review article titled "Health risks and outcomes that disproportionately affect women during the Covid-19 pandemic" sheds light on these disparities and offers insights that can be invaluable for practitioners aiming to improve their skills and outcomes for their patients.

Key Findings from the Research

The review article underscores several areas where women face heightened risks during pandemics:

Implications for Practitioners

Understanding these disparities is crucial for practitioners in speech-language pathology and other healthcare fields. By acknowledging and addressing these gender-specific challenges, practitioners can improve care outcomes for their patients. Here are some strategies to consider:

Encouraging Further Research

The review highlights the need for further research into gender disparities during pandemics. Practitioners are encouraged to engage in research initiatives that explore these issues, contributing to a more equitable healthcare system.

Conclusion

By understanding and addressing the gender-specific health risks highlighted in this review, practitioners can play a pivotal role in mitigating the impacts of pandemics on women's health. For those interested in delving deeper into the research, the original article provides a comprehensive analysis of these issues.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Health risks and outcomes that disproportionately affect women during the Covid-19 pandemic: A review.


Citation: Connor, J., Madhavan, S., Mokashi, M., Amanuel, H., Johnson, N. R., Pace, L. E., & Bartz, D. (2020). Health risks and outcomes that disproportionately affect women during the Covid-19 pandemic: A review. Social Science & Medicine, 266, 113364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113364
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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