Participation of women in the health workforce in the fragile and conflict-affected countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and background

The full participation of women as healthcare providers is recognized globally as critical to favorable outcomes at all levels, including the healthcare system, to achieving universal health coverage and sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030. However, systemic challenges, gender biases, and inequities exist for women in the global healthcare workforce. Fragile and conflict-affected states/countries (FCASs) experience additional pressures that require specific attention to overcome challenges and disparities for sustainable development. FCASs account for 42% of global deaths due to communicable, maternal, perinatal, and nutritional conditions, requiring an appropriate health workforce. Consequently, there is a need to understand the impact of gende

SUBMITTER: Ayaz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8336014 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature