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Conceptualizing pathways linking women’s empowerment and prematurity in developing countries [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017
Background Globally, prematurity is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5. Many efforts have focused on clinical approaches to improve the survival of premature babies. There is a need, however, to explore psychosocial, sociocultural,
Patience A. Afulani, Molly Altman, Joseph Musana, May Sudhinaraset   +3 more
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Evolving dimensions of women's empowerment in India. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
Empowerment is a dynamic, multifaceted concept shaped by intersecting socio-economic, cultural, and demographic contexts. The conceptualization of women's empowerment has evolved from ensuring basic rights, such as education and employment, to addressing
Bharti Singh, Shri K Singh
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What factors influence women's empowerment in Ethiopia? A multilevel analysis of Ethiopia's demographic and health survey data [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health
BackgroundWomen's empowerment has been a global priority, as countries can achieve significant growth and economic development by empowering women. Understanding the individual and community-level factors that influence women's empowerment is crucial for
Endalkachew Dellie, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Melak Jejaw, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Mihret Getnet, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Getachew Teshale, Banchlay Addis, Demiss Mulatu Geberu, Lake Yazachew, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Nigusu Worku   +11 more
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Enhancing women’s empowerment to reduce household poverty in rural Western China: social capital as a mediating pathway [PDF]

Frontiers in Sociology
The pathway to household poverty reduction through women’s empowerment is critical for China’s rural revitalization. This study investigated the role of social capital in this process, using data from a household survey conducted in 2021 covering 1,239 ...
Jing Wang, Jing Wang, Rui Gu, Fengying Nie, Thomas Dogot   +4 more
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Tracking academic contributions to Women's empowerment in Malaysia: A bibliometric investigation [PDF]

Heliyon
The study implied bibliometric methods to investigate the research conducted on women’s empowerment in Malaysia from 1995 to 2023. Its main objective is to explore key trends and evidence in the field of women’s empowerment in Malaysia. This incorporates
Sharmila Devi, Rajermani Thinakaran, Shamsiah Banu Mohamad Hanefar, Nazruzila Razniza Mohd Nadzri   +3 more
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EMPOWERING WOMEN: SMALL-SCALE FISH BUSINESS IN MWANZA, TANZANIA [PDF]

Business Excellence and Management, 2023
This study investigates the impact of small-scale fish business (SSFB) on women's empowerment in Mwanza Region, Tanzania, utilizing a cross-sectional research design.
Advera M. Gibe ROCHE, John Nshimba JECKONIAH, Fatihiya Ally MASSAWE   +2 more
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Women’s Empowerment Facilitates Complete Immunization in Indonesian Children: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 2022
Objectives The primary objective of this study was to examine the effect of women’s empowerment on the immunization of Indonesian children. The secondary objective was to examine the effect of wealth as a factor modifying this association.
Gede Benny Setia Wirawan, Ni Luh Zallila Gustina, Putu Harrista Indra Pramana, Made Yuliantari Dwi Astiti, Jovvita Jonathan, Fitriana Melinda, Teo Wijaya   +6 more
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Magnitude and Factors Affecting Women’s Economic Empowerment for Participation in Decision making among Married Women at Reproductive Age in Assosa, Western Ethiopia [PDF]

Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2021
Background & aim: Women’s economic empowerment for participation in decision making is the process of achieving women’s equal access and control over economic resources and prerequisite for the Sustainable Development Goals and pro-poor growth.
Asefa Taresa, Abera Gadisa
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The relationship between women’s empowerment and household food and nutrition security in Pakistan

PLoS ONE, 2022
Women’s empowerment is considered to play a crucial role in food and nutrition security. We aimed to explore the relationship between women’s empowerment and food and nutrition security, in rural Pakistan.
Sidra Ishfaq, Abedullah Anjum, Shahzad Kouser, Glenna Nightingale, Ruth Jepson   +4 more
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Aligning household decision-making with work and education: A comparative analysis of women's empowerment

Demographic Research, 2023
Background: Although women's empowerment is one of the key concepts in development, it has proven challenging to measure it. Empirical studies have tended to focus on a cause-and-effect analysis of empowerment and using composite measures to compare ...
Sojin Yu, Feinian Chen, Sonalde Desai
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