EXAMINING EFFECT OF GENDER INEQUALITIES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; A CASE STUDY OF KIRYANDONGO HOSPITAL, KIRYANDONGO DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA

TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION

APPROVAL

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

LIST OFTABLES V

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS x

ABSTRACT XII

CHAPTER ONE 1

GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Definition of key terms and concepts 1

1.2 Background to the study 2

1.3 Statement of the Problem 6

1.4 purpose of the study 6

1.5 Objectives of the Study 7

1.5.1 General objective 7

1.5.2 Specific objectives 7

1.6 Research Questions 7

1.7.0 Scope of the study 7

1.7.1 Conceptual scope’ 7

1.7.2 Geographical scope’ 8

1.7.3 Time scope’ 8

1.8 Significance of the study 8

1.9 Justification 8

1.10 A diagrammatic representation of research variables interplay 10

1.11 Conclusion 11

CHAPTER TWO 12

LITERATURE REVIEW 12

2.0 Introduction 12

2.1 Gender inequality manifestations among health workers 12

2.2 Causes of gender inequalities in the health sector 14

2.3 Effects of gender inequalities among health workers 17

2.4 Available mechanisms to promote gender equality among health workers 19

CHAPTER THREE 22

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 22

3.0 Introduction 22

3.1 Research design 22

3.2 Area of the study 22

3.3 Population of the study 23

3.4 Sample Size 23

3.5 Sampling Techniques 23

3.6 Data collection methods and instruments 23

3.6.1 Interview schedule 23

3.6.2 Focus group discussion and observation 24

3.6.3 Questionnaire 24

3.7 Quality control methods 24

3.8 Data analysis Technique 24

3.9 Ethical Considerations 25

3.10 Limitations of the study 25

CHAPTER FOUR 26

DATA PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION 26

4.0 Introduction 26

4.1. Data presentation and discussions 26

4.1.1 Distribution of research respondents 26

4.1.2 Distribution of Respondents in terms of research instruments 27

4.1.3 Distribution of Respondents in terms of research instruments 27

4.1.4 Distribution of Respondents in terms of gender 28

4.2 Gender inequality manifestations in the health sector 29

4.3 Causes of gender inequalities in the health sector 31

4.4 Effects of gender inequalities among health workers 32

4.5 Socio-demographic data 35

4.6 Conclusion 35

CHAPTER FIVE 35

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 36

5.0 Introduction 36

5.1 Summary of the findings 36

5.1.1 Gender inequality manifestations in the health sector 36

5.1.2 Causes of gender inequality in Kiryandongo hospital 37

5.1.3 Effect of gender inequalities among health workers 38

5.1.4 Available mechanisms to promote gender equality among health workers

of Kiryandongo hospital 38

5.2 Conclusion 39

5.3 Recommendations 39

5.4 Suggestions for further research 39

REFERENCES 40

APPENDICES 43

Appendix 1: Focus Group Discussion (To be administered to nurses and cleaners) 43

Appendix 2: Key Informant Interview Guide (To be administered to the medical director, medical doctors, administrators and midwives) 45

Appendix 3: Questionnaire (To be administered to patients) 46

Introduction 47

ABSTRACT 

The study examined gender inequalities in the health sector, case study of Kiryandongo hospital Kiryandongo Sub County, Kiryandongo district. The specific objectives were to find out gender inequality manifestations, to investigate the causes of gender inequalities, to assess the effects of gender inequalities among health workers of Kiryandongo hospital and to establish the available mechanisms to promote gender equality among health workers of Kiryandongo hospital, Kiryandongo district. The study involved 30 female and 36 male. A total of 66 respondents were selected where by key informant guide was administered, set of questionnaire was generated and administered too and the focus group discussion tools which helped to collected the necessary information about this study. Chapter two consisted of the literature review, these are documents written by other authors that the researcher reviewed. Chapter three explains the research methodology employed in this research. The study used across sectional survey design and employed both qualitative and quantitative research approaches for data collection, presentation and analysis. The instruments used for data collection include Key informant interview, guide, focus group discussion guide, and questionnaire. The findings and conclusions highlight and revealed the causes of gender inequality which included; the education level, gender roles, preference of one sex for a specific department, inferiority complex. Effects included; poverty, reduced labor force in some departments, low performance, stigmatization, conflicts, and staff demoralization and available mechanisms to promote gender equality were affirmative action, women empowerment The recommendations made focus on the health sector providing a staff development and mentoring for female staff in order to better them to compete for higher management jobs and the government needs to develop gender policies, strategy, implementation and guidelines for the health sector. This would help health employees to know their rights while at work.