Status of Gender Mainstreaming Implementation in the Health Profession in Selected Health Facilities of Lusaka Urban District in Zambia

Charles Muchimba Hakoma, Francis Simui and Gistered Muleya
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Charles Muchimba Hakoma: Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia
Francis Simui: Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia
Gistered Muleya: Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 3, 689-703

Abstract: Zambia grapples with the pervasive issue of gender inequality, despite its commitment to global and regional gender agreements and the implementation of legal, policy, and institutional frameworks, including the adoption of gender mainstreaming concepts. This qualitative study employs a case study design to investigate gender inequalities within the nursing profession. Findings reveal persistent gender disparities, echoing similar conclusions drawn by Keddie (2022) that mere representation and key metrics are insufficient for achieving gender equality. Recommendations are made for the Ministry of Health Department of Nursing Services, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ), and the Zambia Union of Nurses Organization (ZUNO) to go beyond token inclusion of males in nursing training, emphasize career counseling in secondary schools to promote a positive perception of nursing, counter negative public perceptions, and address various professional development barriers hindering minority participation, such as males.

Date: 2024
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