BMI and Discrimination in Healthcare for Older Women and Femmes
Author Information
Author(s): Roache Tavia, Brown Lauren, Mathershed Amor, Stewart Heaven, Benton Leilani, Singleton Mekiayla
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
How does BMI impact reports of discrimination in healthcare among older women and femmes?
Conclusion
Women with higher BMI are at increased risk of experiencing discrimination in healthcare, particularly among Black and Latine women.
Supporting Evidence
- Older Black and Latine women/femmes report higher rates of unfair treatment in healthcare compared to older white women.
- Women with higher BMI are more likely to report being unfairly denied healthcare.
Takeaway
This study found that older women with higher body weight often feel they are treated unfairly in healthcare, especially Black and Latine women.
Methodology
The study used the Health and Retirement Study leave behind questionnaire to analyze self-reports of discrimination among older women and femmes.
Participant Demographics
Older white, Black, and Latine women and femmes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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