Disrespect and Discrimination: Women Face Alarming Healthcare Disparities
KFF
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey reveals that nearly 25% of women aged 18 to 64 have experienced unfair or disrespectful treatment from healthcare providers in the past two years, with weight stigma being the most cited reason. The findings indicate higher rates of negative interactions among Black and Hispanic women, with 26% and 25% respectively reporting such experiences linked to their race or accent. Additionally, women of reproductive age, those with lower incomes, LGBT+ women, and women with disabilities also faced increased instances of discrimination, highlighting the complex layers of prejudice within healthcare settings. Approximately one-third of women who sought care reported encountering at least one adverse interaction.
