October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in Eswatini
Economic insecurity—poverty and unemployment—is the leading population-level driver of stress among women in Eswatini. Gender-based violence and HIV-related concerns are also significant contributors. In workplace settings, address this by providing financial wellness resources, flexible work arrangements, and access to confidential counseling services (e.g., October).
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Workplace gender-based discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment).
- Economic vulnerability due to pay gaps and disproportionate caregiving costs.
- Work-life balance strain from heavier caregiving and domestic responsibilities.
- Reproductive health and maternity stress (pregnancy, childbirth, contraception access, childcare planning).
- Safety and risk of gender-based violence in the community, including safety during commuting and after hours.
- Barriers to career progression and leadership roles due to gender bias and the glass ceiling.
Data from October Health
What's driving mental health stresses for the Female demographic in South African?
Proactive mental fitness for high performance staff.
Understand the stresses and workplace challenges of your staff and provide them with the tools to protect their productivity and mental health.