Policy makers should consider gender at all levels of the health system, and in all activities. This would lead to a more equitable health system that serves everyone, and meets health goals. Many policy makers are interested in gender equity, but lack guidance on how to implement changes in the health system. Questions of gender […]
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If you are doing health systems research you have probably grappled with ethics questions related to your work. Most studies are subject to ethical review before they even begin. But ethical principles and practice are something that should concern academics throughout the research process. To help you navigate the expanding world of ethics relevant to health systems research, […]
Gender analysis is an important component of health systems research. Gender frameworks and tools can be used to help researchers incorporate gender analysis into their health systems research by helping them to organize their thinking, research questions, data collection, and analysis. The resource provides an overview of ten gender analysis frameworks and tools that can aid health […]
This Reader brings together case studies from the small grants programme. These studies explore some of the core spheres of health systems research: care-seeking; financing and contracting; governance; human resources; and service delivery with a gender lens. Each case study in this Reader demonstrates the importance of using a gender analysis in health systems research. This analysis enabled […]