Ageism and lookism as stereotypes of health disparity in intensive care units in Iran: a critical ethnography

Ageism and lookism as stereotypes of health disparity in intensive care units in Iran: a critical ethnography

Abstract Background The intensive care unit presents structural complexities, and the prevailing power imbalance between patients and staff can lead to health disparities. Hence, unveiling the underlying factors that give rise to and reinforce these disparities can contribute to their prevention. Th...

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Main Authors: Sajad Yarahmadi, Mohsen Soleimani, Mohammad Gholami, Ali Fakhr-Movahedi, Seyed Mohsen Saeidi Madani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-06-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Ageism
Critical ethnography
Health disparity
Lookism
Intensive care unit
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02180-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02180-w

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