Women's Health Challenges

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Which group faces higher rates of illnesses due to systemic racism in healthcare?

Asian women

White women

Hispanic women

Black and Indigenous women (correct)

What did Clerc-Liaudut et al. (2018) find regarding gender differences in referral to cardiologists?

Women were 2.5 times more likely to be referred

Men and women were equally likely to be referred

There were no significant gender differences in referral rates

Men were 2.5 times more likely to be referred (correct)

What impact does HIV/AIDS have on women?

It primarily affects maternal health but not survival times

It affects survival times but not maternal health

It affects survival times and presents unique challenges for HIV+ mothers (correct)

It has no differential impact on women

What is a consequence of major cardiovascular studies being conducted primarily on men?

Misdiagnosis in women due to lack of understanding Signup and view all the answers

What approach was used for the analysis?

Phenomenological approach based on Clarke Moustakas (1994) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of qualitative peer debriefing mentioned in the text?

To receive feedback from independent academic researchers Signup and view all the answers

What did the study contribute to in terms of scholarship?

Aging and diversity scholarship through phenomenology and intersectionality Signup and view all the answers

What was acknowledged in terms of reflexivity and research quality?

Acknowledgment of the researcher's values and positions of privilege Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the discussion?

Refining the understanding of intersectional factors impacting Black women's health over time Signup and view all the answers

What was mentioned as a challenge and limitation of the study?

Sample predominantly from the Caribbean, limiting broader representativeness Signup and view all the answers

What was the implication mentioned in the text?

Strengthen integrative services between health and social services Signup and view all the answers

What was the conclusion drawn from the study?

Aging is a diverse and complex experience Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk behaviors in HIV transmission?

Unprotected sexual intercourse and sharing injection equipment Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence HIV transmission among people who inject drugs?

Structural, social, and psychological factors Signup and view all the answers

Who is more often diagnosed with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder?

Women and girls Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk factors for eating disorders?

Biological, psychological, and social dimensions, including trauma and genetics Signup and view all the answers

What attitudes may therapists unintentionally harbor affecting clinical practice with older women?

Implicit ageist attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What can mitigate the impact of stereotype threat in geriatric rehabilitation?

Cultivating self-compassion Signup and view all the answers

What do positive attitudes toward aging correlate with?

Longer life and healthier choices Signup and view all the answers

What does the study mentioned in the text investigate?

Factors affecting the health and wellbeing of older Black women aged 55+ in Toronto Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Challenges Faced by Women in Healthcare

Concerns of HIV+ mothers include perinatal transmission, treatment challenges, and social stigma
Risk behaviors in HIV transmission include unprotected sexual intercourse and sharing injection equipment
Structural, social, and psychological factors influence HIV transmission among people who inject drugs
Gender plays a significant role in vulnerability, with women facing distinct challenges
Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, with women and girls more often diagnosed
Risk factors for eating disorders involve biological, psychological, and social dimensions, including trauma, genetics, and societal norms
Therapists may unintentionally harbor implicit ageist attitudes affecting clinical practice with older women
Discussing death openly is crucial; ignoring it may exacerbate fear
Older adults internalize ageist stereotypes, influencing behavior
Cultivating self-compassion can mitigate the impact of stereotype threat in geriatric rehabilitation
Positive attitudes toward aging correlate with longer life and healthier choices
The study investigates factors affecting the health and wellbeing of older Black women aged 55+ in Toronto, using qualitative research design and descriptive phenomenology

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Explore the unique challenges faced by women in healthcare through this quiz. From HIV transmission and eating disorders to ageism and self-compassion, delve into the structural, social, and psychological factors that impact women's health. Gain insights into the implications for clinical practice and the wellbeing of older women.