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Healthcare utilization among women with physical disabilities
Catherine P Coyle1, Mayra C Santiago
1Therapeutic Recreation and Kinesiology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Medscape Women'S Health
|December 6, 2002
Summary
Women with physical disabilities frequently see general healthcare providers but often miss preventive screenings. Increased focus on secondary condition management and screenings can improve women's health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Women's Health
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Published data reveal healthcare barriers for women with physical disabilities.
- Limited information exists on how secondary conditions and demographics affect healthcare utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- This research investigated healthcare service utilization among women with physical disabilities.
- The study examined the influence of secondary conditions and demographics on service access.
Main Methods:
- Survey research was conducted in the Metropolitan Philadelphia region.
- 170 women aged 21–65 with physical disabilities participated.
Main Results:
- Most women (96%) visited a general healthcare provider recently, yet many lacked routine gynecologic cancer screenings.
- Respondents experienced numerous secondary conditions impacting function, with only half accessing rehabilitative services.
- Frequent general healthcare visits correlated with higher rehabilitative service use.
Conclusions:
- General healthcare providers frequently encounter women with physical disabilities, presenting opportunities for health enhancement.
- Preventive services, including gynecologic cancer screenings, and management of secondary conditions are crucial.
- Targeted interventions by healthcare providers can improve wellness for this population.
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