2020 Syndemic: Convergence of COVID-19, Gender-Based Violence, and Racism Pandemics

ConclusionRacialized women are experiencing a2020 Syndemic: a convergence of COVID-19, GBV, and racism pandemics, placing their wellbeing at a disproportionate risk. GBV is a public health issue and gender-responsive COVID-19 programming is essential. Anti-racist and equity-promoting policies to GBV service provision and disaggregated data collection are required.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research