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Reflections on the intersectional approach to women's health
Miguel Alejandro Saquimux Contreras1, Odette Del Risco Sánchez1, Natividad Guerrero Borrego2
1Departamento de Tocoginecologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. R. Vital Brasil 80, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz. 13083-888 Campinas SP Brasil. asaquimux@yahoo.com.
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|October 8, 2025
Summary
This study explores intersectionality and social determinants of women's health, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary research. It highlights how combining these approaches deepens understanding of health disparities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- The analysis focuses on intersectionality as a framework for understanding social determinants of women's health.
- It addresses the need to clarify the application of intersectionality in health sciences research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote discussion on intersectionality and its role in analyzing social determinants of women's health.
- To explore the evolution of determinant analysis and the necessity of an intersectional approach.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical reflection on intersectionality and social determinants of health.
- Historical analysis of determinant frameworks.
- Examination of Latin American theoretical perspectives.
Main Results:
- Highlights the importance of defining intersectionality within health research.
- Underscores the need for an intersectional approach to understand women's health social determinants.
- Identifies limitations and possibilities in combining intersectionality and social determinants frameworks.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary research with clear epistemological frameworks is crucial.
- Combining intersectionality and social determinants of health offers a deeper understanding.
- This synergy is vital for addressing complex health disparities in women.
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