Eve F Zaritsky,Lue-Yen Tucker,Eden Hen,Aliyya J Childs,Miranda L Ritterman Weintraub,Carla Wicks
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Racial Disparities in Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Treatment Within an Integrated Health Care Delivery System.
OBJECTIVE
To assess disparities in medical and surgical management of endometriosis and pelvic pain disorders, focusing on Black individuals and individuals from other racial and ethnic groups within an integrated health care delivery system.
METHODS
We conducted a retrospective cohort study of women aged 18 years or older with a pelvic pain disorder, including endometriosis, pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia, coded in the electronic health record (EHR) between 2012 and 2019 within Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Demographic, clinical, and treatment characteristics were assessed overall and by patient race and Black compared with other racial and ethnic groups as coded in the EHR.
RESULTS
Of 15,164 eligible women, 1,707 (11.3%) were Black and 13,457 (88.7%) were non-Black, including 44.4% White patients, 13.8% Asian patients, 24.8% Hispanic patients, and 5.7% patients from other or unknown racial and ethnic groups. Black compared with non-Black women were younger (median [interquartile range] age 36 years [28-44 years] vs 37 years [30-45 years], P<.001), had a higher median [interquartile range] body mass index (BMI) (29.8 [25.2-35.9] vs 26.0 [22.7-30.7], P<.001), and had similar parity. Compared with non-Black women, a higher proportion of Black women received hormonal therapy (56.2% vs 51.9%, P=.001), pain medications (55.4% vs 44.7%, P=.001), and surgery (25.5% vs 23.0%, P=.02). A smaller proportion of all non-White women were referred to a pelvic pain physician specialist compared with White women (P=.001), with Black women referred at lower rates (14.9% vs 18.4%, P=.001).
CONCLUSION
Black women in this integrated health care system received more hormonal, pain, and surgical management for endometriosis than non-Black women. However, there was a lower referral rate to pelvic pain physician specialists among all non-White women compared with White women, which highlights the need to better understand care allocation.
期刊介绍:
"Obstetrics & Gynecology," affectionately known as "The Green Journal," is the official publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Since its inception in 1953, the journal has been dedicated to advancing the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynecology, as well as related fields. The journal's mission is to promote excellence in these areas by publishing a diverse range of articles that cover translational and clinical topics.
"Obstetrics & Gynecology" provides a platform for the dissemination of evidence-based research, clinical guidelines, and expert opinions that are essential for the continuous improvement of women's health care. The journal's content is designed to inform and educate obstetricians, gynecologists, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that they stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in their field.