COVID 19: sexual vulnerabilities and gender perspectives in Latin America

Epidemics have gender aspects that are usually rarely addressed in mitigation efforts. Particularly unequal societies, such as those in Latin America, have tended to experience a more drastic impact during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, thus deepening the inequalities.

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Published in:Health care for women international 2020-11, Vol.41 (11-12), p.1207-1209
Main Authors: Silveira Campos, Luciana, Brigagão de Oliveira, Marcelo, Peixoto Caldas, José Manuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Epidemics
Female
Gender
Gender differences
Gender Identity
Health disparities
Hispanic people
Humans
Inequality
Latin America - epidemiology
Male
Mitigation
Nursing
Pandemics
SARS-CoV-2
Sex Factors
Womens health
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Summary:Epidemics have gender aspects that are usually rarely addressed in mitigation efforts. Particularly unequal societies, such as those in Latin America, have tended to experience a more drastic impact during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, thus deepening the inequalities.
ISSN:0739-9332
1096-4665
DOI:10.1080/07399332.2020.1833884