HEALTHCARE ENGAGEMENT

Apr 30 2025HEALTH

Latina Women and Cervical Cancer Screening: What's Really Going On?

Latina women in the U. S. face a tough reality. They are more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer than other groups. This is a big problem because cervical cancer is very treatable if caught early. So, why aren't more Latina women getting screened? A recent study dug into this question, looking at how culture, beliefs, and religion play a role. The study zer...

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Disparities: How Sexual Identity Affects GP Visits

In New Zealand, a recent study dug into how different sexual identities interact with primary healthcare services. This study looked at data from the New Zealand Health Survey, focusing on visits to general practitioners (GPs) and nurses. It compared experiences across four years, from 2017 to 2021. The groups included lesbian women, bisexual women, gay men, bisexual...

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