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Addressing Implicit Bias to Improve Cross-cultural Care
Brenda Pereda1, Margaret Montoya2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|January 5, 2018
Summary
Racial and ethnic minorities face significant health disparities. Increasing diversity in medicine through targeted training can reduce implicit bias and improve health equity for underrepresented minorities (URMs).
Area of Science:
- Health Equity
- Medical Education
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Health disparities are concentrated among racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
- Exclusionary systems and social determinants exacerbate poor health outcomes for people of color.
- Underrepresented minorities (URMs) are projected to comprise 50% of the population by 2056.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the underrepresentation of URMs in medicine.
- To explore strategies for mitigating health inequities caused by implicit bias.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of demographic data on the general population and medical doctors.
- Review of the impact of diversity training on implicit bias and communication skills.
Main Results:
- URMs represent 30% of the general population but only 9% of physicians (Association of American Medical Colleges).
- Cross-disciplinary diversity training can reduce implicit bias and unequal treatment.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to increase URM representation in the medical field.
- Enhanced training in diversity and communication is essential for promoting health equity and reducing disparities.
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