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Gender-based medical dismissal and healthcare disparities

Overview

Research indicates a recurring pattern of women feeling dismissed or unheard by healthcare professionals regarding their medical symptoms and treatment options.

In the United States, a survey found that one-third of women reported that providers minimized or dismissed their pain, with 51% of women reporting negative experiences with medical professionals over a five-year period. These barriers are noted to potentially impact women’s work lives and family responsibilities.

In the Netherlands, findings from KiesKompas and Voices for Women suggest that two out of three women feel unheard by healthcare professionals. The research highlights that 65% of women reported receiving psychological diagnoses despite presenting with physical complaints. Additionally, women reported challenges in the workplace, where two-thirds felt uncomfortable discussing health issues with employers, sometimes leading to early retirement.

Entities

Voices for Women · Melinda French Gates · ZonMw · Naomi Nathan · Pivotal

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Women report feeling unheard in healthcare and workplace

    Studies reveal that two-thirds of women feel unheard by healthcare professionals and face difficulties discussing health issues at work, often receiving psychological rather than physical diagnoses.

  2. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Survey shows U.S. women frequently report being dismissed by doctors

    A Gallup and Pivotal survey shows 51% of U.S. women report negative healthcare experiences, with many feeling their symptoms or pain are dismissed by medical professionals.

Sources

abc17news.com · dagblad010.nl · dagelijksestandaard.nl · digitalnewsreport.com · hrmagazine.be · kion546.com · nationalezorggids.nl · radar.avrotros.nl · womeninc.nl · zoetermeersdagblad.nl