ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON WOMEN

Abstract

The purpose of present study was to explore the economic, social, health and psychological impact of\nCOVID-19 on women. The study was conducted on 92 married women age 25-50 years, having at least\ngraduate degree and serving in teaching or working in private or public concern. For this, investigator has developed her own\ntool for measuring the belief/ attitude of women towards COVID-19. Data was analysed with the help of percentage technique.\nThe study found that majority of women were unable to purchase critical necessities, avail medical facilities and pay the\nschool/college fee of the children. About 80% women lost the job or their salary is lowered. Women were harassed, abused, their\nhousehold duties have increased two to three times and there was domestic violence in the family. During on-line interaction,\nwomen were harassed and abused by husbands and also they have lost personal health freedom. COVID-19 has threatened\ntheir health and they are facing access to health care as health facilities has become costly. Due to closure of schools/college,\nthere is negative impact on educational outcomes of children and they have developed negative emotions.