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[Intersectionality to better understand women's health issues]
Léonel Philibert1, David Jean Simon2, Judith Lapierre1
1Centre de recherche sur les innovations sociales du Québec, Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université Laval, 2325 rue de l'Université, Québec G1V 0A6, Canada.
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|August 22, 2022
Summary
Intersectionality provides a holistic framework for understanding women's health issues. This approach examines how social inequalities impact health at both institutional and individual levels.
Area of Science:
- Social Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Women's health is complex, influenced by multiple societal factors.
- Existing health models may not fully capture the nuances of diverse women's experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of intersectionality theory in analyzing women's health.
- To understand how intersecting social inequalities shape health outcomes for women.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of social inequalities.
- Examination of institutional and individual health experiences.
- Application of intersectionality theory.
Main Results:
- Intersectionality offers a comprehensive lens for women's health.
- Identifies how multiple dimensions of domination and power affect health.
- Highlights disparities at institutional and personal levels.
Conclusions:
- Intersectionality is crucial for holistic analysis and action in women's health.
- Addresses the need to consider interwoven social factors for health equity.
- Informs targeted public health interventions for diverse female populations.
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