Abstract
Climate change is a significant global health threat that is underpinned
by the existing issue of gender inequality. A scoping review was
conducted to better understand the relationship between climate change
and women’s health. We found a notably higher proportion of existing
studies focused on low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Most of the
studies included were published after 2010, with predominantly
qualitative study designs. Four key themes were identified, including
women’s exposure to climate change risks, the impacts on women’s health,
factors contributing to the vulnerability, and responding strategies in
addressing climate change. The scoping review indicates that women’s
health is at higher risks due to the vulnerable to climate change,
especially in LMIC. Meanwhile, it is beneficial to have insights from
women in terms of adaptation and mitigation strategies to build stronger
resilience. Mixed methods are strongly recommended to support
evidence-based policy making in responding to climate change.