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  • Public Health
  • Gender Studies
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted differential vulnerabilities to infection and severe outcomes between genders.
  • Existing public health responses have not fully integrated a gender-transformative approach.
  • Understanding gender as a social determinant of health is crucial for effective pandemic control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the critical role of gender in shaping COVID-19 vulnerability for both men and women.
  • To advocate for the integration of gender analysis into the early stages of pandemic response.
  • To leverage existing frameworks for engaging men in health research and programming.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary synthesizing existing knowledge and best practices.
  • Review of strategies for engaging men in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) research and programs.
  • Analysis of gender determinants influencing health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Gender significantly influences men's and women's susceptibility and response to COVID-19.
  • There is a need to unpack and address gender-specific vulnerabilities proactively.
  • Proven methodologies for engaging men in SRH can be adapted for COVID-19 interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing gender determinants is essential for an equitable and effective COVID-19 response.
  • The global health community should prioritize gender-sensitive strategies from the outset of health crises.
  • Learning from the sexual and reproductive health field offers valuable tools for gender integration in pandemic preparedness and response.