Catherine Hensly
Biographic Data
| ID | 6680759 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Catherine Hensly |
| GIVEN NAMES | Catherine |
| FAMILY NAME | Hensly |
| SIGNATURE | HENSLY C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Economics, American University, Washington, DC, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8453-8163 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Gender-Based Policies and the Role of Patriarchal Norms
Gender-based seat reservation policies are designed to promote gender parity in political representation by overcoming patriarchal social structures. But laws and policy are created by, and exist within, presiding social structures. These existing structures may undermine the efficacy of such policies, especially in regions where strong patriarchal norms persist. This study examines this phenomenon through a case study of the Panchayat Act in two…
The effects of text reminders on the use of family planning services
INTRODUCTION: Reduction of unmet need for contraception is associated with enhanced health outcomes. We conducted a randomised controlled trial in Mozambique analysing the effects of text messages encouraging use of family planning services. METHODS: This trial was conducted within a sample of women served by the Integrated Family Planning Program implemented by Population Services International, in which community health workers provide clinic r…
Gender-Based Policies and the Role of Patriarchal Norms
Gender-based seat reservation policies are designed to promote gender parity in political representation by overcoming patriarchal social structures. But laws and policy are created by, and exist within, presiding social structures. These existing structures may undermine the efficacy of such policies, especially in regions where strong patriarchal norms persist. This study examines this phenomenon through a case study of the Panchayat Act in two…
The effects of text reminders on the use of family planning services
INTRODUCTION: Reduction of unmet need for contraception is associated with enhanced health outcomes. We conducted a randomised controlled trial in Mozambique analysing the effects of text messages encouraging use of family planning services. METHODS: This trial was conducted within a sample of women served by the Integrated Family Planning Program implemented by Population Services International, in which community health workers provide clinic r…
Gender-Based Policies and the Role of Patriarchal Norms
Gender-based seat reservation policies are designed to promote gender parity in political representation by overcoming patriarchal social structures. But laws and policy are created by, and exist within, presiding social structures. These existing structures may undermine the efficacy of such policies, especially in regions where strong patriarchal norms persist. This study examines this phenomenon through a case study of the Panchayat Act in two…
COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction (1 work) · Environmental health (1 work) · Family medicine (1 work) · Family planning (1 work) · Gender equality (1 work) · Gender inequality (1 work) · Gender Politics and Representation (1 work) · Gender relations (1 work) · Gender Studies (1 work) · Gender Studies (1 work)