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Age, gender and household infrastructural inequality in COVID-19: Contextual analysis of Mamelodi

Abstract

Infrastructural support based on the household head's age and gender could improve targeting and the effectiveness of health interventions. These results demonstrate the importance of a contextual understanding of gender and age inequalities and tailoring public health support based on this understanding.Contribution: This research describes patterns of health-related infrastructural inequality, identifies ways to improve health interventions, and demonstrates the importance of equity-focused policy in an African context.

Research topics

  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies
  • Global Health Care Issues

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.4102/safp.v66i1.5924

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