Have chronic pain? You’re more likely to be a woman and less likely to be believed by doctors Fiona Blyth, University of Sydney and Saman Khalatbari-Soltani, the University of Sydney Women with chronic pain want to be listened to, believed, responded to, and effectively treated. Are their cries finally being heard?
‘You don’t look autistic’: Why neurodivergent women have been sidelined Emma Craddock, Birmingham City University ‘Neglecting and causing harm’: Overlooking autistic and ADHD women has been the norm for generations. Gender bias in this field is a public health concern.
Gaslighting doctors make it harder for women with long COVID Gülcan Garip, University of Derby Medical misogyny and gaslighting is having an impact on women seeking medical support for long COVID symptoms. We need to talk about obstetric violence Vijayetta Sharma, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Expectant mothers deserve proper care when giving birth. Instead, some face forced surgery, bullying, coercion and insufficient pain relief.
Health apps have potential to empower women. Are they doing the opposite? Caroline Figueroa, Delft University of Technology Digital health tools could help address gender inequities in healthcare — or make them worse. Here’s how to do it right.
How India’s COVID lockdowns impacted menstrual health Karan Babbar, OP Jindal Global University Limited access to period products during India’s COVID lockdowns highlighted how far public health initiatives have to go when it comes to menstruation.
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