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Review
. 2022 Jun 1;35(3):267-272.
doi: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000001130.

Racial and ethnic disparities in access to gynecologic care

Ann Marie Mercier  1 , Stormie R Carter, Nirvana Manning
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Review

Racial and ethnic disparities in access to gynecologic care

Ann Marie Mercier et al. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: Despite efforts to minimize patient barriers to equitable care, health disparities persist in gynecology. This paper seeks to highlight racial and ethnic disparities in gynecologic care as represented by recent literature.

Recent findings: Disparities exist among many areas including preventive screenings, vaccination rates, contraception use, infertility, and oncologic care. These can be identified at the patient, physician, and institutional levels.

Summary: As we identify these social disparities in healthcare, we gain valuable knowledge of where our efforts are lacking and where we can further improve the health of women. Future research should focus on identifying and combating such disparities with measurable changes in health outcomes.

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