Quantifying different aspects of women's vulnerability: a review

This paper conducts a comprehensive systematic review aimed at thoroughly understanding and quantifying the multitude of indicators that delineate women's vulnerability across diverse countries globally. It delves deeply into various dimensions of vulnerability, encompassing socioeconomic status, environmental conditions, health, access to resources, and systemic inequalities, thereby shedding light on its complex and multifaceted nature. Advocating for holistic approaches, the study underscores the importance of integrating social protection measures, poverty alleviation initiatives, educational enhancements, healthcare reforms, environmental conservation efforts, disaster preparedness strategies, human rights advocacy, and inclusive development policies to address vulnerability effectively. The analysis meticulously scrutinizes socioeconomic indicators, including income disparity, employment rates, educational attainment, and poverty levels, alongside health metrics such as maternal health outcomes and the prevalence of infectious and non-communicable diseases. Through systematic comparison across different countries, the study provides invaluable insights for policymakers, facilitating the development of targeted and evidence-based strategies on a global scale to mitigate women's vulnerability. Methodological rigor is maintained throughout the study, adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. This ensures the thoroughness, clarity, and replicability of the findings, thereby enhancing the credibility and validity of the research outcomes.