Inequality, Zika epidemics, and the lack of reproductive rights in Latin America

Abstract It is well-documented that structural economic inequalities in Latin America are expressed through and reinforce existing gender gaps. This article aims to look at the relationship between structural inequalities and reproductive health in the case of the Zika epidemic. The consequences of...

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Published in:Reproductive health matters 2016-11, Vol.24 (48), p.57-61
Main Authors: Vélez, Ana Cristina González, Diniz, Simone G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion, Criminal
Abortion, Induced - psychology
Colombia
Countries
Developing Countries
Disease Outbreaks
Epidemics
Female
Health services
Health Status Disparities
Healthcare Disparities
Humans
Inequality
Insecticides - adverse effects
Internal Medicine
Latin America
Maternal Health Services
Maternal mortality rates
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Poverty
Pregnancy
Reproductive health
Reproductive Rights
Sexual violence
Social Support
Socioeconomic Factors
VIEWPOINT
Violence against women
Viruses
Women's Health
Womens rights
Zika epidemic
Zika Virus
Zika Virus Infection - prevention & control
Zika Virus Infection - psychology
Zika Virus Infection - transmission
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Summary:Abstract It is well-documented that structural economic inequalities in Latin America are expressed through and reinforce existing gender gaps. This article aims to look at the relationship between structural inequalities and reproductive health in the case of the Zika epidemic. The consequences of the epidemic will continue to affect the same women whose access to comprehensive reproductive health services, including safe abortion, is restricted at best.
ISSN:0968-8080
1460-9576
2641-0397
DOI:10.1016/j.rhm.2016.11.008