Overcoming Barriers to Health Screenings

This article in the Washington Post discusses a recent survey by Gallup for Hologic revealed that over 40 percent of women in the U.S. have delayed or skipped recommended health screenings, despite 90 percent recognizing their importance. Reasons for this include anxiety, pain concerns, cost, time constraints, and skepticism about the necessity of the screenings. Additionally, only 42 percent of women felt confident about which screenings they needed, with younger women particularly struggling to find relevant health information. The survey also highlighted racial disparities, with Black women valuing screenings more but having fewer discussions with healthcare providers, underscoring the critical need for regular health screenings to improve women’s health outcomes. Read more here.