Customized ob/gyn management for diverse populations / Gloria Bachmann and Juana Hutchinson-Colas, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bachmann, Gloria, editor.

Hutchinson-Colas, Juana, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gynecology--Practice.

Gynecology.

Obstetrics--Practice.

Obstetrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (389 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Academic Press, [2025]

Summary:

The book 'Customized Ob Management for Diverse Populations' is an in-depth exploration of the challenges and strategies involved in providing obstetric and gynecological care to diverse populations. Edited by Gloria Bachmann and Juana, it addresses critical issues such as racism and bias in clinical settings, gynecological care for adolescents, menopause management, prenatal and postpartum care, and the treatment of chronic pelvic pain. The book aims to enhance the cultural competency of healthcare providers and improve health equity by offering tailored care approaches for women of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other marginalized groups. It serves as a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals seeking to implement inclusive and effective care practices. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Customized Ob/Gyn Management for Diverse Populations

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

1 - Addressing racism and bias in the clinical setting

Introduction: Racism as a public health issue

The role of public health

Race and types of racism

Definitions: Diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, justice, micro- and macroaggressions

Diversity in the health care workforce (Black males in medicine, Natives in medicine)

Subjective—Background and experiences of Black and Indigenous people of color (BIPOC) communities with racism, bias, and di ...

Black/African Americans, members of the African and Caribbean diaspora

Latinx, Afro-Latinx experiences

Indigenous populations

Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences

Dealing with racism as a physician or health care provider

Objective—Racial and cultural determinants of care

The levels of racism

Bias and power dynamics

Cultural racism and xenophobia

Examples of impact on health and health care

Assessment—Making the invisible visible: recognizing racism and bias

How to identify racism, bias, and discrimination in the health care setting

Outcome metrics, e.g., MMRBs, MMRCs, Texas experience

Plan—Mitigating racism and bias in clinical care

Role of structural and cultural competency

Dismantling racism in health care, e.g., Coalition to Dismantle Racism in NYC health care

Shared decision making Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9780323905619

0323905617