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Access gaps impact millions: Up to 6.9 million women and nearly 500,000 births in the U.S. face significant barriers to essential services. Let's work together to bridge these divides and ensure everyone has equitable access. Learn more about how LocumTenens.com is impacting maternal deserts! #LocumTenens #HealthEquality #AccessForAll #Healthcare #CNM #MaternalDeserts #womenshealth #OBGYN https://lnkd.in/euh6QKGe

Tribal and Muslim communities in India face significant challenges regarding maternal health, stemming from a combination of socio-economic factors, cultural barriers, and limited access to healthcare services. The disparity in maternal healthcare utilization persists among educated individuals, urban residents, and other backward castes, with wealthier Muslims experiencing more significant gaps in accessing maternal care. These inequalities underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions addressing socio-economic and cultural barriers to improve maternal health outcomes in these communities. Education emerges as a crucial factor in bridging these gaps, highlighting the importance of empowering women with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their health. Efforts to address these issues must be holistic, taking into account the intersectionality of factors contributing to maternal health disparities and ensuring that policies and programs are inclusive and culturally sensitive. Ultimately, achieving equitable maternal healthcare access and outcomes for tribal and Muslim communities requires a concerted effort from government, healthcare providers, community leaders, and civil society organizations. Read my article on TIMES HEADLINE . https://lnkd.in/gYRdQUgq

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we at the Ramalingaswami Centre on Equity & Social Determinants of Health reaffirm our commitment to addressing systemic disrespect and abuse (D&A) in maternal healthcare. Our quantitative and qualitative research in Southern India has illuminated how socio-economic inequalities and entrenched power hierarchies can lead to violations of women’s dignity and well-being during obstetric care. Translating the learning from this work, the Centre is spearheading the LaQshya Smriti initiative, a pilot project aimed at embedding Respectful Maternity Care within public hospitals in Bengaluru. This project seeks to build on the quality improvements achieved under the government’s LaQshya initiative by prioritising the agency, dignity, rights of mothers during childbirth. This ensures that every mother has a positive childbirth experience, promotes safe motherhood and lays a strong foundation for newborn health. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #RespectfulMaternityCare #HealthEquity #EndViolence #16Days #NoExcuse #internationaldayfortheeliminationofviolenceagainstwomen #health #universalhealthcare #publichealth #India #rcesdh #phfi #healthequity #researchforchange #empoweringcommunities #healthforall

#DidYouKnow that a significant gender disparity exists in the medical profession? Female physicians face an astonishingly large earnings gap compared to their male counterparts over their careers, with the widest disparities observed in male-dominated specialties. The gap in earnings per hour between male and female physicians in a JAMA study was similar for all family structures (single physicians, 21.4% [95% CI, 16.0%-26.7%]; married physicians, 23.9% [95% CI, 20.0%-27.7%]; physicians with children, 21.5% [95% CI, 19.9%-23.2%]) (Skinner et al.). The AMWA Gender Equity Task Force is committed to breaking down Gender Inequalities and fostering a future where gender doesn't determine success in medicine. Our mission is to empower, advocate, and support female physicians, medical students, and healthcare professionals in achieving their full potential. To learn more about our efforts and how you can help, click on the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/amwa-getf #BreakingBarriers #GenderEqualityInMedicine #EqualOpportunities #ReshapingMedicine #EmpoweringWomenInHealthcare #ClosingTheGap #DiverseMedicine #InclusiveHealthcare #WomenInMedicine #MedicalEquality #WomenEmpowerment #FairWages #InclusiveMedicine #MedicineForAll #InspiringChange #ChampioningEquality #WomenSupportingWomen #EquitableOpportunities #ThriveTogether #ChallengingTheNorm #SomeDocs #WomenPhysicians #WomenDoctors #MedStudents #MedicalStudents #Physicians #DoctorsofIG #DoctorsofInstagram Source: "Marriage, Children, and Sex-Based Differences in Physician Hours and Income". JAMA Health Forum.

Are you aware of the gender bias in Australian healthcare? Despite advancements, a 2024 report by the National Women’s Health Advisory Council reveals that two-thirds of Australian women have experienced gender bias or discrimination in healthcare. This affects everything from pain management to mental and reproductive health, and often leads to misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment. In line with Women's Health Week, Dr. Lesley Braun from our Blackmores Institute spoke with Body and Soul to examine why gender bias is so prevalent in our healthcare. She also discusses why employing a more holistic approach to women’s health issues, incorporating both conventional and complementary medicines, can be an effective way to support their needs.  Click on the link below to read more: https://rb.gy/89jbfz #BlackmoresGroup #BlackmoresInstitute #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealthIssues

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝟴.𝟱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬? In recognition of this, on World Population Day, let's focus on working together to build a healthier and more sustainable future. Maxis Clinical Sciences advocates for universal health coverage, access to reproductive health services, and support for maternal and child health initiatives. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: • 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 8.1 billion • 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 77 years • 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬: 24% aged 10-24, highlighting the importance of youth empowerment and education. • 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬: 10% aged 65+, necessitating enhanced healthcare services for our aging population. • 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞: 2.3 children per woman • 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲: 71 years for males and 76 years for females #WorldPopulationDay #GlobalHealth #Sustainability #GlobalHealth #YouthEmpowerment #MaxisClinicalSciences Source: https://lnkd.in/e_cK_QV Visit: www.maxisclinical.com

While SDG-3 focuses on good health & well being and the Universal health coverage...yet the vulnerable and marginal communities are still struggling with access to basic maternal and child care services!

💡 Women’s health is an economic issue! A new report from NHS Confederation highlights the potential savings and productivity boosts from improving women's health services across the NHS. By addressing gender disparities in health care, we not only improve quality of life but also unlock up to £13 billion a year in economic potential. This investment benefits everyone—supporting women’s wellbeing fuels a healthier, more productive society. 🔗 Learn more about how women's health impacts the economy: https://lnkd.in/eMn54ken. ---- Empower your team by offering comprehensive women’s health and fertility support services. At Ninti, we provide personalized care, education, and resources tailored to reproductive health—ensuring your employees feel supported in all stages of their journey. hello@ninti.io #WomensHealth #HealthcareEconomics #NHS #HealthEquity

New research reveals critical gaps in maternal knowledge of neonatal danger signs in rural western Gujarat, India. Our mixed-methods study found: Only 47% of pregnant women had good knowledge of neonatal danger signs Younger, less educated, and multiparous women had lower awareness levels Key barriers: reliance on family elders, financial constraints, and limited access to healthcare Implications for healthcare professionals and policymakers: Strengthen targeted counseling for vulnerable women Engage husbands and family elders in newborn health education Leverage innovative tools like mobile apps for community awareness This study provides crucial insights for improving neonatal survival in rural communities. Please read the full paper to learn more about our findings and recommendations. link-https://lnkd.in/dnK9k2RG #MaternalHealth #NeonatalCare #PublicHealth #RuralHealthcare What do you think about addressing these knowledge gaps? Share your experiences or ideas in the comments!

We are thrilled to share our latest publication: "Empowering Mothers: Advancing Maternal Health Literacy and Numeracy through the Introduction of Maternal and Child Health Calendar (MCHC)." This work reports on the development, implementation, and effectiveness of an innovative Oral Information Management (OIM) tool 'Maternal and Child Health Calendar' (MCHC) - to enhance health literacy and numeracy among women in Northern Pakistan to improve MCH. Our research found that MCHC played a key role in empowering women allowing them to make informed healthcare decisions and has the potential to improve healthcare utilization and outcomes for both mothers and children. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dPBiRkuQ Dr. Salima Meherali Zohra Lassi #maternalhealth #empowerment