Off the back burner: diverse and gender-inclusive decision-making for COVID-19 response and recovery

Bali, Sulzhan; Dhatt, Roopa; Lal, Arush; Jama, Amina; Daalen, Kim Robin van; Sridhar, Devi

doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002595

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“…al. noted in a recent paper "women are not only a vulnerable population, they can serve as agents of change whose contributions can improve epidemic response and recovery" [39]. However, this situation of exclusion is deeply rooted in the region and the pandemic has therefore not been able to change this state of path dependency.…”

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The COVID-19 Pandemic in Francophone West Africa: From the First Cases to Responses in Seven Countries

Bonnet¹,

Bodson

Marcis³

et al. 2020

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Background: In early March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit West Africa. Countries in the region quickly set up crisis management committees and organised drastic measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The objective of this article is to analyse the epidemiological evolution of COVID-19 in seven Francophone West African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal) as well as the public health measures decided upon during the first four months of the pandemic. Methods: Our method is based on quantitative and qualitative data from the pooling of information from a COVID-19 data platform and collected by a network of interdisciplinary collaborators present in the seven countries. Descriptive and spatial analyses of quantitative epidemiological data and content analyses of qualitative data on public measures and management committees were performed. Results: Attack rates for COVID-19 range from less than 10 per 100,000 inhabitants (Benin) to more than 45 per 100,000 inhabitants (Guinea). The spatio-temporal analysis shows three phases of incidence clusters. By the end of June 2020, case numbers had plateaued in some countries (Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali) while others continued to see the number of infections increasing (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal). The countries all reacted quickly to the crisis, in some cases before the first reported infection, and implemented public measures in a relatively homogeneous manner. None of the countries implemented country-wide lockdowns, but in some cases implemented partial or local containment measures. At the end of June 2020, countries began to lift certain restrictive measures, sometimes under pressure from the general population or from certain economic sectors. All the countries have adopted response plans and organized multiple crisis management committees, although their content and functioning have not always been transparent or easy to understand. Conclusion: Much research remains to be done in West Africa. It will be necessary to better understand the dynamics of the pandemic, which appears to be largely under control, as well as the effectiveness and implementation of the state responses, which have been rapidly formulated.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic in Francophone West Africa: From the First Cases to Responses in Seven Countries

Bonnet¹,

Bodson

Marcis³

et al. 2020

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“… 4 Pandemics are a gendered vulnerability, with their socioeconomic impact disproportionately higher among women. 5 6 In this article, we argue that cultivating and harnessing the advancements of women’s leadership globally and implementing a gender inclusive lens in pandemic preparedness and responses by including the experiences and voices of women in conflict settings is paramount. This will in turn create effective leadership models, as well as improving women and girls’ access to adequate healthcare in conflict settings.…”

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The role of gender inclusive leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic to support vulnerable populations in conflict settings

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“…Women belong to one of the most vulnerable communities to the COVID-19 pandemic [14][15][16][17][18]. While useful insights are available in the literature, there is a lack of evidence-based health solutions that can be applied to help women alleviate health issues they face amid COVID-19.…”

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“…Mounting evidence shows that women are among the hardest hit populations during the pandemic [14][15][16][17][18], especially non-white racial or ethnic communities such as black and Hispanic women [19,20]. A preliminary literature review indicates that factors in uencing women's increased vulnerability to COVID-19 can be grouped into ve primary contributors: (1) pronounced exposure to COVID-19, (2) issues related to women's reproductive health, (3) elevated domestic violence, (4) increased mental health challenges, and (5) lack of access to healthcare services.…”

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Evidence-based health solutions for challenges women face during pandemics like COVID-19: A systematic review protocol

Wagers

Lopez

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Background One of the most vulnerable populations to COVID-19 is women. Multiple factors associated with violence against women (i.e. sexual assault, domestic violence, homelessness) create an increased vulnerability for women during the COVID pandemic. Women also constitute the majority of older nursing home residents and healthcare workers (e.g., nurses), who have the most pronounced exposure to COVID-19. These factors combined with resource restraints like rationing and lack of access to healthcare can further exacerbate women’s physical and psychological health issues. While literature has well-documented challenges that women face during COVID-19, there is a lack of evidence-based solutions that have the potential to mitigate these difficulties. Therefore, to address this issue, we aim to conduct a systematic review of the literature to: (1) identify interventions designed for women in the context of pandemics, (2) describe the characteristics and effects of these interventions concerning the distinctive traits of women and pandemics, and (3) present evidence-based health solutions for women to mitigate challenges they face amid and beyond COVID-19. Methods A systematic review of literature will be conducted on databases including PubMed, PsycINFO on the EBSCO platform, CINAHL on the EBSCO platform, and Scopus, based on a search strategy developed in consultation with an experienced medical librarian. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles will be screened against eligibility criteria developed a priori. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses procedures will be adopted as the reporting framework, and data extracted (e.g., intervention details) will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary research team. Results NA for now—This is a protocol study. Conclusions Findings of this study will fill an important void in the literature. Considering that, in times of pandemic, women are especially subject to grim health disparities, like pronounced exposure to COVID-19, reproductive health issues, elevated domestic violence, increased mental health challenges, and lack of access to healthcare services, the need for evidence-based health solutions that could address these unique challenges is of paramount importance. A comprehensive understanding of the characteristics and effects of health solutions available to women in the context of pandemics can also help researchers identify areas of improvement regarding intervention design and development. This may further safeguard women’s health and wellbeing amid pandemics like COVID-19 and beyond. Study Protocol Registration: PROSPERO CRD42020194003

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Off the back burner: diverse and gender-inclusive decision-making for COVID-19 response and recovery

Cited by 55 publications

References 7 publications

The COVID-19 Pandemic in Francophone West Africa: From the First Cases to Responses in Seven Countries

The COVID-19 Pandemic in Francophone West Africa: From the First Cases to Responses in Seven Countries

The role of gender inclusive leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic to support vulnerable populations in conflict settings

Evidence-based health solutions for challenges women face during pandemics like COVID-19: A systematic review protocol

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