An Intervention-Based Approach to Achieve Racial Equity in Gynecologic Oncology. [Review]

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Citation: Obstetrics & Gynecology. 142(4):957-966, 2023 Oct 01.PMID: 37678907Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Obstetrics and GynecologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Genital Neoplasms, Female | Female | Genital Neoplasms, Female/th [Therapy] | Humans | Racial Groups | Year: 2023ISSN:
  • 0029-7844
Name of journal: Obstetrics and gynecologyAbstract: Racial inequities within gynecologic oncology exist at every step of the cancer continuum. Although the disparities have been well described, there is a significant gap in the literature focused on eliminating inequities in gynecologic cancer outcomes. The goal of this narrative review is to highlight successful, evidence-based interventions from within and outside of gynecologic oncology that alleviate disparity, providing a call to action for further research and implementation efforts within the field. These solutions are organized in the socioecologic framework, where multiple levels of influence-societal, community, organizational, interpersonal, and individual-affect health outcomes. Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.All authors: Gamble C, Woodard TJ, Yakubu AI, Chapman-Davis EFiscal year: FY2024Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2023-11-22
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Racial inequities within gynecologic oncology exist at every step of the cancer continuum. Although the disparities have been well described, there is a significant gap in the literature focused on eliminating inequities in gynecologic cancer outcomes. The goal of this narrative review is to highlight successful, evidence-based interventions from within and outside of gynecologic oncology that alleviate disparity, providing a call to action for further research and implementation efforts within the field. These solutions are organized in the socioecologic framework, where multiple levels of influence-societal, community, organizational, interpersonal, and individual-affect health outcomes. Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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