Study Shows Women's Health Suffered More Than Men's During Covid Pandemic

Women's mental and physical health suffered more than men's during the Covid-19 pandemic, as per a study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine. The study revealed that psychological distress increased for both genders, but women experienced a greater rise. The link between health behaviors and mental health weakened for women, while remaining consistent for men. Before the pandemic, health behaviors were more beneficial for women's mental health, but during the pandemic, this protective effect became stronger for men. Women reported poorer changes in health behaviors, such as reduced fruit consumption and alcohol intake, compared to men. The study analyzed data from January 2015 to March 2023 and found that women were more negatively affected by the pandemic than men. The research emphasized the need for targeted interventions to support women, especially those from lower socio-economic backgrounds with caregiving responsibilities.

According to the source: lokmattimes.com.