Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2002
Deaf women: experiences and perceptions of healthcare system access.
The authors investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and healthcare experiences of Deaf women. ⋯ Deaf women have unique cultural and linguistic issues that affect healthcare experiences. Improved access to health information may be achieved with specialized resource materials, improved prevention and targeted intervention strategies, and self-advocacy skills development. Healthcare providers must be trained to become more effective communicators with Deaf patients and to use qualified interpreters to assure access to healthcare for Deaf women.