Health care disparities: moving the needle

Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Marygrace Elson¹ 

[1] University of Iowa

关键词: Health disparities;    health care providers;    attitude of health personnel;    implicit bias;    Iowa;   

DOI  :  10.17077/2154-4751.1486

学科分类：妇产科学

来源: University of Iowa

【 摘 要 】

As an obstetrician, I am acutely aware of the United States maternal mortality rate, which is frighteningly worse than any other developed country. Even more alarming is the fact that the rate for black and native women in the USA is 3-4 times higher, regardless of socioeconomic status and education level. In Iowa, our maternal mortality figures are no better than the rest of the nation overall and may be slightly worse for black and native women. How can this be, when Iowa enjoys a reputation for quality health care.

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