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Insurance Barriers, Gendering, and Access: Interviews with Central North Carolinian Women About Their Health Care Experiences

Lena JP Cardoso, Anna Gassman‐Pines, Nathan A. Boucher
The Permanente Journal Summary & key facts 2021 12 citations

Researchers did 14 interviews (11 women and 3 clinicians) in central North Carolina to learn about women’s health care experiences. Many women described trouble scheduling appointments, insurance or cost barriers, and feeling dismissed during in-person visits. Participants also often mentioned a lack of resources for postpartum care. Clinicians reported problems…

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