FACTORS AFFECTING THE WELL-BEING OF WOMEN IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA: A QUALITATIVE STU

Abstract

The well-being of women in Anambra State, Nigeria, is examined in this qualitative study. Nigeria has made strides toward promoting gender equality; however, women in Anambra State still confront a number of obstacles that negatively affect their wellbeing. The purpose of this study is to pinpoint and investigate the particular elements influencing women's wellbeing in the state. Purposive sampling was used to select twenty women, ages 18 to 50, for in-depth interviews. A thematic analysis identified a number of factors that are detrimental to women's well-being, such as gender-based violence, poor healthcare, cultural and societal expectations, and restricted access to economic and educational opportunities. Participants talked about having little autonomy, being discriminated against in the community and at work, and feeling under pressure to fit into stereotypical gender roles. The study emphasizes how women's experiences are intersectional, with factors like poverty, ethnicity, and religion exacerbating the difficulties that women encounter. The significance of education and economic empowerment in enhancing the well-being of the participants was underscored. In order to address these factors, the study suggests programmatic and policy interventions, such as healthcare services, education and job training programs, and campaigns to question cultural and societal norms. This study adds to our knowledge of Anambra State's women's well-being and emphasizes the need for context-specific solutions. The results have consequences