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Beyond Black and White: race and sexual identity as contributors to healthcare system distrust after breast cancer screening among US women.

Lorraine T DeanNaomi GreeneMary Anne AdamsSophia R GeffenJowanna MaloneKristi TredwayTonia Poteat
Published in: Psycho-oncology (2021)
SM identity emerged as the largest driver of HCSD disparities; however, the combined racial and SM disparity persisted. Excluding sexual identity in HCSD studies may miss an important contributor. Interventions designed to increase the HCS's trustworthiness at the provider and system levels should address both racism and homophobia.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • primary care
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • type diabetes
  • breast cancer risk
  • young adults
  • case control
  • adipose tissue
  • affordable care act
  • health insurance