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Integrating Gender Dynamics in Malaria Prevention: Lessons for Practitioners

Integrating Gender Dynamics in Malaria Prevention: Lessons for Practitioners

Introduction

In the quest to improve health outcomes, especially in regions heavily burdened by diseases like malaria, understanding the socio-cultural dynamics that influence health behaviors is crucial. A recent study titled “We have this, with my husband, we live in harmony”: exploring the gendered decision-making matrix for malaria prevention and treatment in Nampula Province, Mozambique, provides valuable insights into how gender roles and community dialogues can shape health interventions.

Understanding the Gendered Decision-Making Matrix

The study conducted in Nampula Province, Mozambique, reveals a complex gendered decision-making matrix that influences malaria prevention and treatment. This matrix distinguishes between inward-facing decisions, typically managed by women at the household level, and outward-facing decisions, which often require male or elder sanctioning at the community level.

The Role of Tchova Tchova Stop Malaria (TTSM) Program

The TTSM program, a gender-sensitive community dialogue initiative, played a pivotal role in reshaping gender roles and promoting shared decision-making in malaria prevention. Participants exposed to TTSM reported more equitable gender roles and improved communication within households, leading to better health outcomes.

Key outcomes of the TTSM program include:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners working in health communication and intervention design, integrating gender dynamics into program planning is essential. The following strategies can enhance the effectiveness of health interventions:

Conclusion

The study underscores the importance of understanding and integrating gender dynamics in health interventions. By fostering equitable decision-making and leveraging community dialogues, practitioners can enhance the effectiveness of malaria prevention efforts and improve health outcomes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: “We have this, with my husband, we live in harmony”: exploring the gendered decision-making matrix for malaria prevention and treatment in Nampula Province, Mozambique.


Citation: Hildon, Z. J.-L., Escorcio-Ymayo, M., Zulliger, R., Arias de Aramburú, R., Lewicky, N., Harig, H., Chidassicua, J. B., Underwood, C., Pinto, L., & Figueroa, M. E. (2020). “We have this, with my husband, we live in harmony”: exploring the gendered decision-making matrix for malaria prevention and treatment in Nampula Province, Mozambique. Malaria Journal, 19, 133. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-020-03198-5
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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