Gender Differences in Health Care Choices and Outcomes

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 180-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Hart
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Health Care Choices

scholarly journals Gender-specific health literacy of individuals with a migrant background: A mixed-method approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Aldin ◽  
D Chakraverty ◽  
A Baumeister ◽  
I Monsef ◽  
T Jakob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Quantitative Review ◽  
Migrant Background ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Gender And Migration ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Gender Specific ◽  
Specific Health

Abstract Background The project “Gender-specific health literacy in individuals with a migrant background (GLIM)” (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research; 01GL1723) aims to provide a comprehensive overview of international research and evidence on aspects of gender and migration related to health literacy. It encompasses primary and secondary research using a mixed-methods approach. Methods In a first step, we systematically review the available quantitative and qualitative evidence: in the first quantitative review, we meta-analyse the evidence on gender differences in health literacy of migrants. The second quantitative review assesses the effectiveness of interventions for improving health literacy in female and male migrants. The third review summarises qualitative evidence to assess factors associated with gender and migration that may play a role in the design, delivery, and effectiveness of such interventions. In a second step, we conduct primary research by performing focus group discussions (FGDs) with health care providers who regularly work with different migrant groups in order to explore their perspectives on the challenges and needs of migrants in the German health care system. Results To date, we identified 163 relevant references after screening of 17,932 references, for all reviews combined. Various health literacy interventions and measurement tools exist and require critical evaluation. The FGDs yielded hints to factors that a) influence gender differences in the health literacy of migrants (e.g. masculinity norms preventing Mediterranean men from consulting psychotherapists) or b) limit systemic health literacy (e.g. lack of translators). Conclusions Results from the FGDs can provide insights into the processes underlying the results of the reviews. However, despite increasing research, summarising the available evidence is highly challenging, as there are no universal definitions of the key concepts health literacy and migrant background. Key messages This is an interdisciplinary project, combining quantitative and qualitative evidence to provide maximum value to health policy and decision-making for the health care and health literacy of migrants. Research on gender-, and migration-specific aspects of health literacy is of great importance for the development and delivery of effective interventions for improving migrants’ health literacy.

scholarly journals Female insertion in neurosurgery: Evolution of a stigma break

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Luiz Severo Bem Junior ◽  
Nilson Batista Lemos ◽  
Júlia de Araújo Vianna ◽  
Juliana Garcia Silva ◽  
Luana Moury Fernandes Sanchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
The World ◽  
The Usa

Background: Utilizing the Brazilian Medical Demography analysis and a literature review, we evaluated how women choose to become neurosurgeons in Brazil and around the world, specifically citing the Europe, the USA, India, and Japan. Methods: We utilized the Brazilian Medical Demography prepared by the Federal Council of Medicine and the Regional Council of Medicine of the State of São Paulo (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018). We also included an evaluation of 20 articles from PubMed, the Scientific Electronic Library Online, and National Health Library databases (e.g., using descriptors “Women in neurosurgery” and “Career”). Results: In Brazil in 2017, women comprised 45.6% of active doctors, but only 8.6% of all neurosurgeons. Of 20 articles identified in the literature, 50% analyzed the factors that influenced how women choose neurosurgery, 40% dealt with gender differences, while just 10% included an analysis of what it is like to be a female neurosurgeon in different countries/continents. Conclusion: The participation of women in neurosurgery has increased in recent years despite the persistence of gender inequality and prejudice. More women need to be enabled to become neurosurgeons as their capabilities, manual dexterity, and judgment should be valued to improve the quality of neurosurgical health-care delivery.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Prevalence of Somatoform Disorders in Patients Visiting Primary Care Centers

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
A. Bener
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Somatoform Disorders ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Interview ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Depressive Reaction

Objective:The aim of this study was to examine the gender differences in the prevalence of somatoform disorders among a sample of Qatari patients who were visiting primary health care (PHC) centres and to investigate the severity of most frequent somatic symptoms in these patients.Method:The first stage of the study was conducted with the help of general practitioners (GPs), using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). the second stage was carried out by a psychiatrist using the Clinical Interview Schedule (CIS). the survey was conducted among patients presenting to the primary health care centres over the period from January to July, 2007. 2320 subjects were approached and a total of 1689 patientsagreed to participate and responded to the questionnaire. among the screened Qatari patients, 404 patients, 211 males (52.2%) and 193 females (47.8%), were identified for clinical interview.Results:The prevalence rate of somatoform disorders among the total screened sample was 23.9%. the prevalence rate was slightly higher in women (24.2%) than in men (23.7%). Prolonged depressive reaction was significantly higher in women compared to men (p=0.003). There was a significant gender difference in certain psychiatric diagnostic categories such as depressive episode, recurrent depressive disorder, dysthymia and brief depressive reaction. Backache was the most common reported symptom in men, while headache was more common in women.Conclusion:Prevalence of somatoform disorders was slightly higher in Qatari women than in men. There was a significant difference found between men and women in certain diagnosis categories and somatic symptoms.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Health Care Utilization Among Veterans with Chronic Pain

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suneet Kaur ◽  
Karen M. Stechuchak ◽  
Cynthia J. Coffman ◽  
Kelli D. Allen ◽  
Lori A. Bastian
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Health Care Utilization ◽  
Care Utilization

Values in Health Care: Choices and Conflicts

JAMA ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 269 (19) ◽  
pp. 2559
Author(s):  
Benjamin S. Wilfond
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Choices

Gender differences in subtypes of late-onset depression and mania

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 727-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Vedel Kessing
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Single Depressive Episode ◽  
First Contact ◽  
Comorbid Substance Abuse

Background: It is currently not known whether elderly men and women present with different subtypes of depression and mania/bipolar disorder. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of subtypes of a single depressive episode and mania/bipolar disorder according to the ICD-10 for elderly men and women in a nationwide sample of all out- and inpatients in psychiatric settings.Methods: All patients older than 65 years who received a diagnosis of a single depressive episode and mania/bipolar disorder in the period from 1994 to 2002 at the end of their first outpatient treatment or at their first discharge from psychiatric hospitalization in Denmark were identified in a nationwide register.Results: A total of 9837 patients aged more than 65 years received a diagnosis of a single depressive episode (69.9% were women) and 443 a diagnosis of mania/bipolar disorder (61.6% were women) at the end of their first contact with psychiatric health care. Slightly more women than men received a diagnosis of mild (70.8%) or moderate depression (67.4%) compared to severe depression (65.9%). Men more often presented with a single depressive episode with comorbid substance abuse or comorbid somatic illness. No gender differences were found in the prevalence of depression with or without melancholic or psychotic symptoms. Men more often presented with mania/bipolar disorder with comorbid substance abuse.Conclusions: The distributions of the subtypes of a single depressive episode or mania/bipolar disorder are remarkably similar for male and female patients aged over 65 years with first contact with the psychiatric health-care system.

scholarly journals Gender differences in the utilization of health-care services among the older adult population of Spain

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Áurea Redondo-Sendino ◽  
Pilar Guallar-Castillón ◽  
José Ramón Banegas ◽  
Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Older Adult Population
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