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Gender Inequity in Cardiovascular Care - Global Perspective
Zamzamy E Raniah1, A J Kinsara2
1Assistant Professor Department of Cardiology, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs,King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, COM-WR.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|July 21, 2019
Summary
Women with cardiovascular disease face global health service inequity due to stigma and social norms. Addressing this requires increased women
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Health Equity
Background:
- Promoting women's health is crucial for community well-being.
- Women globally remain underserved in healthcare systems.
- Gender inequity in health stems from knowledge gaps, stigma, and social norms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review global research on women's health, focusing on cardiovascular disease.
- To identify and analyze gender inequities in health services for women with cardiovascular disease.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of online global research was conducted.
- The review focused on studies addressing women's health issues, specifically cardiovascular disease.
Main Results:
- Women with cardiovascular disease experience significant gender inequity in healthcare worldwide.
- This inequity is pervasive across all segments of health systems.
Conclusions:
- Increased investment in women's health research is essential.
- Empowering women in decision-making roles is vital.
- Global collaboration is needed to implement successful women's health programs.
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