Gender as a Determinant of Health

Question 1

Define gender

Answer 1

Gender is defined by your biology, it is the belief that men and women are essentially different

Question 2

Describe gender inequalities

Answer 2

Women as property
Witch hunts
Women in the home
Men and emotions

Question 3

Describe men’s experience of healthcare

Answer 3

Men attend GP less frequently

Twice as many men die of excessive alcohol abuse

75% of suicide deaths are by men

Mental illness is the major cause of morbidity in NI

Self harm and violence

Question 4

Describe women’s experience of healthcare

Answer 4

Length of stay longer

TImws to see a doctor 11 mins longer than men

In A&E longer than men

Women more likely to be classified as a lower priority

Endometriosis