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Objective: Use the intersectional approach to understand health disparities
Health Disparities | Chapter 13
1. What do you understand by the term “health disparities”?
2. Can you provide examples of populations or communities that are disproportionately affected by health disparities?
Intersectionality Factors Contributing to Health Disparities:
1. What social determinants of health contribute to disparities in healthcare outcomes?
2. How do factors such as socio-economic status, education, and access to healthcare impact health disparities?
3. How do factors like race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation intersect with health disparities?
4. Can you think of examples where individuals may face multiple layers of disadvantage, leading to compounded health disparities?
Healthcare Access:
1. What barriers exist in accessing healthcare for marginalized communities?
2. How does healthcare utilization (using health care) vary among different socio-economic groups?
3. How can healthcare systems better accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds?
Global Health Disparities:
1. How do health disparities manifest on a global scale?
2. What challenges and opportunities exist in addressing health disparities across different countries and regions?
Personal Reflection:
1. In your opinion, why is it important for individuals, communities, and policymakers to address health disparities?
2. How has this discussion influenced your perspective on healthcare and social justice?