October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in Kenya
Leading cause: economic hardship (poverty and financial insecurity) among women in Kenya. Other significant stressors include gender-based violence/gender inequality and heavy unpaid caregiving responsibilities. In the workplace, these translate to job insecurity and safety concerns, plus caregiver burden affecting work-life balance. October can support with digital group sessions and assessments focused on financial stress coping and access to resources; October can help implement these in your organization.
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Domestic violence and safety concerns that disproportionately affect women in daily life and communities.
- Unpaid caregiving and household workload, leading to less time for self-care and work commitments.
- Reproductive health and maternity-related stress, including pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and fertility issues.
- Workplace discrimination, pay gaps, and slower career progression due to gender bias.
- Harassment and safety concerns, including sexual harassment in workplace and public spaces, impacting mental health and sense of safety.
Workplace supports: consider gender-sensitive policies, flexible work arrangements, safe reporting channels, and accessible mental health resources. October can provide digital group sessions and content to support female employees.
Data from October Health
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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.