Examining the Health Experiences of Women Working in Flexible Production During the Pandemic Process: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Objective: This study examine the health status of women in the flexible production process during the pandemic period. Material and Method: In this study, the qualitative research method was preferred. Maximum variation, sampling method, was used to determine the study group. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview form with the in-depth interview technique and the interviews lasted for 15-20 minutes. Content analysis was used in the research. The study was carried out with 15 people until data repetition occurred. Results: In the research, the category was determined and the categories are as follows: Changes in women's working life before and after the pandemic, economic problems during remote working, housework during the pandemic, being affected by the care of the elderly and children, the barriers of being a woman in business life during the pandemic and gender equality in business life before and after the pandemic. Conclusion and Recommendations: It has been determined that women pay attention to protection measures during the pandemic period. It was found that women were tired and stressed due to housework and childcare, lost income due to full closure during the pandemic period, exposed to double standards in their workplaces. It is recommended that future research, including men, compare perceptions during the pandemic.