Urban Senegal faces significant health disparities, particularly affecting women due to cultural norms and economic constraints. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews was employed. Data were collected from a stratified sample of 500 households, including both men and women. Women reported lower insurance coverage (32%) compared to men (48%), with significant differences observed in rural areas (36% vs. 49%, p < 0. 01). Gender disparities in health insurance access persist, necessitating targeted interventions focusing on rural communities. Policy makers should prioritise community-based campaigns and subsidies to increase women's participation in gender-specific health insurance schemes. gender inequality, urban Senegal, health insurance, access The empirical specification follows Y=₀+^ X+, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.
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