How does stigma in healthcare systems affect preventive care uptake?
Stigma refers to negative attitudes and beliefs that are attached to certain aspects of human life such as gender, race,...
Gender diversity refers to people who identify with genders beyond the traditional binary of male/female. This includes transgender, nonbinary, agender, and other gender identities. Healthcare...
Discrimination can be defined as an unfair treatment that is based on prejudice against a person's race, gender, religion, age, disability, etc., leading to negative consequences for them. This...
Healthcare disparities can be defined as differences in the access to and quality of healthcare services between different groups of people. These differences are often based on factors such as race,...
Gender-diverse individuals face unique challenges when accessing healthcare services due to the lack of understanding and acceptance of their identities among conservative healthcare providers. These...
1) What is erasure in statistics?
Erasure refers to the practice of intentionally omitting certain groups or categories from official statistics, which can have serious implications for public...
Gender-diverse individuals are those whose gender identity or expression is different from what is typically associated with their assigned sex at birth. They may identify as transgender, non-binary,...
The exclusion of gender-diverse populations from medical research has resulted in significant gaps in knowledge about their unique health needs, which can lead to adverse effects on their physical...
As transgender elders approach retirement age, they may encounter unique challenges that can make it difficult for them to access quality care and support in retirement communities and eldercare...
Healthcare insurance policies often exclude certain types of services related to gender care. These may include hormone therapy, mental health treatment for gender dysphoria, gender-affirming...