The intersection of racism and sexism can create unique challenges for women of color in the health sector. This section focuses on how systemic racism and bias impact women's health, specifically in marginalized communities. By highlighting these disparities, we aim to inspire more inclusive, equitable, and holistic approaches to women's healthcare within academic medicine.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2022
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Studies show that Black women are disproportionately impacted by HIV (Source: Ojikutu & Mayer, 2021), with additional disparities occurring in the area of usage of HIV PrEP medications. Click on the above video to hear how community activists are working to shift this. For further resources and to access the Black Women PrEP tool click created by the Black Aids Coalition, click on the link here.
