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Applying a Health Equity Lens to Urinary Incontinence

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Health equity is attained when everyone has the opportunity achieve the health they envision; however, health disparities are a barrier to health equity. As health disparities specific to urogynecology exist, it is critical to examine and contextualize them in a framework that improves understanding of what factors may drive these disparities to craft effective solutions. This article will review what we currently know about urinary incontinence disparities and provide a framework for evaluation as well as a framework for advancing health equity in the care of diverse patient populations with urinary incontinence.

Source: Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology

DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000613

Authors: OLUWATENIOLA BROWN, MELISSA A. SIMON

Institution: Northwestern University

Language: English

Topic: Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases