The socio-economic, health and gender impact of Covid-19 on youth (16-35 years old) beneficiaries of DSD programmes
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): C.Groenewald, Z.Essack, S.Gordon, A.Strode, K.Zuma, N.Khan
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, GENDER EQUALITY, HEALTH CARE, SOCIO-ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES, YOUTH
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES), Human and Social Capabilities (HSC), Office of the CEO (ERM), Office of the CEO (OCEO), Office of the CEO (IL), Office of the CEO (BS), Office of the CEO (IA)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9812334
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/19369
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/19369
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Abstract
The current report is the first of three and focuses on youth???s experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic over the period April 2020 to July 2021. We specifically examine the following issues: 1. Health profile, including COVID-19 symptoms, sexual and reproductive health and access to services during the lockdown 2. Educational impact (students and school learners) 3. Economic impact (including food and water security) 4. Uptake and perceptions of social relief initiatives (grants, food vouchers and parcels) Before presenting the findings, the literature on COVID-19 and youth in South Africa is presented, followed by a description of the research processes adopted in this study.-
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