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Environmental Determinants and Health Equity

Where people live, learn, work, and play all influence one’s ability to access care.

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Factors such as socioeconomic standing, occupation, location, and other environmental determinants all have a part to play when someone is attempting to access care. Poverty often limits access to transportation and housing, which makes seeking out care substantially more difficult and unlikely. People who choose to become involved with or are forced into sex work continue to be ignored despite bearing an overwhelming burden of STD cases. Additionally, incarcerated people are not provided the care they need even though the evidence indicates a high rate of STD and HIV cases in prisons and jails across the country.

Resources

STDs in correctional settings guide for clinicians – NCSD, Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

STDs in correctional settings – NCSD, Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center

HIV and Sex Worker fact sheet – Avert

HIV and Sex Worker fact sheet PDF – Avert

Examining the Complexities between Health Disparities and Poverty – American Psychological Association

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to Tanya Bass, Director, Health Equity.

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