Medical Mistrust Among Black Women in America
J Natl Black Nurses Assoc
; 32(2):10-15, 2021.
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in English
| PubMed | ID: covidwho-1762274
ABSTRACT
This qualitative research study highlights medical mistrust as a significant barrier to quality health care for Black women. Unraveling mistrust is essential for reducing health disparities and improving well-being for women and their families. Three research sites were included Florida, Ohio, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Three 90-minute focus groups were convened with 10 women in each of them. The discussions were recorded. Five themes will be discussed through the voices of women from each of the sites. Mistrust of healthcare professionals was associated with fears about being rejected, embarrassed, and misunderstood during the clinical encounter. Others reported that providers who were reluctant to make physical contact with them during the clinical visits provoked feelings that the color of their skin might seem "dirty." Finally, this research will help to inform discussions about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, which remains a critical health concern among Black women and healthcare providers.
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J Natl Black Nurses Assoc
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2021
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