Historical prevalence of infectious diseases and gender equality in 122 countries

IF 1.2 Q4 HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES

International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare Pub Date : 2023-06-12 DOI:10.1108/ijhrh-12-2022-0137

Omang Ombolo Messono, Simplice Asongu, Vanessa Tchamyou

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Purpose This study aims to examine the effects of the historical prevalence of infectious diseases on contemporary gender equality. Previous studies reveal the persistence of the effects of historical diseases on innovation, through the channel of culture. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the parasite stress theory, the authors propose a framework which argues that historical prevalence of infectious disease reduces contemporary gender equality. The study uses ordinary least squares and two-stage least squares in a cross-section with data from 122 countries between 2000 and 2021. Findings This study provide support for the underlying hypothesis. Past diseases reduce gender equality both directly and indirectly. The strongest indirect effects occur through innovation output. Gender equality analysis may take these findings into account and incorporate disease pathogens into the design of international social policy. Originality/value This study complements the extant literature by assessing the nexus between historical prevalence of infectious diseases and gender equality.

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122个国家传染病的历史流行率和性别平等

目的本研究旨在探讨历史传染病流行对当代性别平等的影响。以往的研究表明，历史疾病对创新的影响通过文化的渠道持续存在。根据寄生虫压力理论，作者提出了一个框架，认为历史上传染病的流行降低了当代的性别平等。该研究在2000年至2021年期间的122个国家的数据中使用了普通最小二乘法和两阶段最小二乘法。本研究为潜在的假设提供了支持。过去的疾病直接和间接地减少了两性平等。最强烈的间接效应发生在创新产出中。性别平等分析可以考虑到这些发现，并将疾病病原体纳入国际社会政策的设计。独创性/价值本研究通过评估历史上传染病流行与性别平等之间的关系，对现有文献进行了补充。

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International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES-

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7.10%

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期刊介绍： nternational Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare (IJHRH) is an international, peer reviewed journal with a unique practical approach to promoting race equality, inclusion and human rights in health and social care. The journal publishes scholarly and double blind peer-reviewed papers of the highest standard, including case studies and book reviews. IJHRH aims include: -To explore what is currently known about discrimination and disadvantage with a particular focus on health and social care -Push the barriers of the human rights discourse by identifying new avenues for healthcare practice and policy internationally -Create bridges between policymakers, practitioners and researchers -Identify and understand the social determinants of health equity and practical interventions to overcome barriers at national and international levels. The journal welcomes papers which use varied approaches, including discussion of theory, comparative studies, systematic evaluation of interventions, analysis of qualitative data and study of health and social care institutions and the political process. Papers published in IJHRH: -Clearly demonstrate the implications of the research -Provide evidence-rich information -Provoke reflection and support critical analysis of both challenges and strengths -Share examples of best practice and ‘what works’, including user perspectives IJHRH is a hugely valuable source of information for researchers, academics, students, practitioners, managers, policy-makers, commissioning bodies, social workers, psychologists, nurses, voluntary sector workers, service users and carers internationally.