Impact of Politics on Women's Health.

Abstract

Women, especially marginalized women, face unique barriers to participate in and access health care. There is a substantial body of evidence that shows how access-to-care bans in any form directly worsen health outcomes for patients. These bans also drive medical students, residents, and physicians away. By exploring both the historical backdrop and the present-day political determinants of health that influence health inequities, primary care clinicians can become better equipped to make person-centered, evidence-based decisions with patients about their health.