… social participation on grounds of sex and gender. Equal treatment of women and men A state of no direct or indirect … based on sex and gender, including less favourable treatment for reasons of pregnancy and maternity. Diversity … chosen, modification of bodily appearance or function by medical, surgical or other means) and other expressions of …
… of gender mainstreaming and the principle of equal treatment and opportunities between women and men. The IM has … responsibilities or permits to accompany family members to medical visits. Actions to integrate the gender approach into …
… with physical strength and independence, seeking treatment and discussing symptoms is considered more socially … and World Bank, 2011). Reasons include unmet needs for medical examinations, poor working conditions and low …
… risks differently from women. Often reluctant to seek medical attention even when symptoms are noticeable, men … in relation to HIV determine access to prevention and treatment outcomes, especially for women and girls. Factors … many abortions are carried out unregistered, either by medical staff or outside the healthcare system altogether, …
… tends to deter men from seeking diagnosis and treatment, resulting in men being less likely than women to visit medical practitioners. A study in the United Kingdom found … and 6 % of men with disabilities report unmet needs for medical services, but these figures are much higher in …
… and 6 % of men with disabilities report unmet needs for medical services in the EU, but the levels are much higher in … men are more likely than women to report unmet medical needs. Many factors can inhibit access to medical … 21 % of respondents had missed a medical examination or treatment during the pandemic. This proportion was highest in …
… and physical health interventions (Bhui, 2018). Providing treatment and support is just as important. Mental illness … encourage more people to seek help, reduce mental health treatment gaps and improve mental health globally (Wainberg … in the EU, including for SRHR. This is either because some medical procedures and treatments have been deferred or …
… gender-based violence or gender inequalities in accessing medical services. Different models have been proposed to … directly influencing health. These include access to medicaltreatment, housing, food and knowledge on health and …
… of data that reflects existing biases can lead to unfair treatment of certain individuals, resulting in discrimination … to improve its accuracy and the accuracy of medical diagnoses and therapy, all while providing the latest medical information to health professionals (Jiang et al., …
… is especially true for those in need of long-term care and medical assistance (WAVE, 2019). Disability, too, … who are unable to express their informed consent to the treatment. The gendered aspect of intersex genital mutilation …
… how the vaccine might affect women and men differently. Medical research has historically shown limited gender … or exclusive to women. Insufficient gender sensitivity in medical research and healthcare is perhaps not very … decision-making. Although women are well represented among medical students and doctors, they are less well represented …