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Mistreatment in health care among women in Appalachia.

Alspaugh A, Swan LET, Auerbach SL, et al. Mistreatment in health care among women in Appalachia. Cult Health Sex. 2023;25(12):1690-1706. doi:10.1080/13691058.2023.2176547.

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January 24, 2024
Alspaugh A, Swan LET, Auerbach SL, et al. Cult Health Sex. 2023;25(12):1690-1706.
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Healthcare-associated stigma can inhibit patients from seeking care. This study explored women’s negative experiences with healthcare providers in Appalachia. When seeking general health care, two-thirds of women reported mistreatment that made them not want to seek care in the future. When seeking care for contraception, one in six reported a negative, stigmatizing experience. Dehumanizing treatment, low-quality care, and healthcare misogyny were all identified as factors contributing to stigma.

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Alspaugh A, Swan LET, Auerbach SL, et al. Mistreatment in health care among women in Appalachia. Cult Health Sex. 2023;25(12):1690-1706. doi:10.1080/13691058.2023.2176547.