"Mobilizing our leaders": A multi-country qualitative study to increase the representation of women in global health leadership.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Women play an essential role in health care delivery, and it is vital that they have equal representation in health leadership for equity, innovation, and the strengthening of health systems globally. Yet women remain vastly underrepresented in global health leadership positions, providing a clear example of the deeply rooted power imbalances that are central to the calls to decolonize global health. We conducted a multi-country study in Haiti, Tanzania, India, and the USA to examine gender-based challenges to career advancement for women in the global health workforce. Quantitative data on the type and prevalence of gender-based challenges has been previously reported. In this study, we analyze qualitative data collected through focus group discussions and in-depth in

SUBMITTER: Riche CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021821 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature