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  • Gender Studies
  • Health Equity

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  • Significant attention has focused on gender inequities in health, with evidence on gender's impact on health and vulnerability.
  • However, there is insufficient evidence on effective interventions to address these inequities and influence public health policy.
  • Limited educational interventions on gender sensitivity, clinical bias, and policies for gender equality in health have been evaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for a shift from academic research to actionable interventions in addressing gender inequities in health.
  • To advocate for public health practice to actively challenge structural and social power inequities.
  • To promote the development and evaluation of effective strategies for gender mainstreaming in health.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a conceptual analysis and advocacy piece, not an empirical research study.
  • It reviews the existing literature on gender and health inequities.
  • It proposes a future direction for public health research and practice.

Main Results:

  • Despite evidence on gender's health impact, effective interventions and policy influence remain limited.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a lack of gender mainstreaming in global health responses.
  • Existing tools for gender equity in health are underutilized.

Conclusions:

  • While research on gender and health is crucial, a greater focus on action and implementation is needed.
  • Public health researchers and practitioners must actively question and transform practices to address gender inequities.
  • Challenging structural and social power imbalances is essential for achieving gender equity in health.