Overcoming Disparities in Women’s Reproductive Health: The Role of Primary Care Clinicians in Rural and Underserved Communities

Overcoming Disparities in Women’s Reproductive Health: The Role of Primary Care Clinicians in Rural and Underserved Communities is organized by Rural Medical Education (RME) Collaborative.

Released On: February 28, 2023
Expires On: February 28, 2024

Description:
In the United States, women in rural and underserved communities, particularly racial and minority populations, struggle to access reproductive healthcare due to clinician shortages, hospital closures, and long travel distances. As a result, women residing in these areas are more likely to experience unintended pregnancy and have higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. In this CME/CE activity, expert faculty will discuss the reproductive health disparities in rural and underserved communities and strategies to overcome them. Updates in women’s reproductive health, including the safety and efficacy of available methods for contraception, treatment options for infertility, and novel approaches to postpartum hemorrhage management, will also be provided.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
• Evaluate available interventions for family planning, including hormonal contraceptive options and infertility treatment options, for women living in rural   and underserved communities
• Apply current evidence and best practices for family planning, including hormonal contraceptive options and infertility treatment options, in women who   reside in rural and underserved        communities
• Assess available treatment options for the management of postpartum hemorrhage
• Integrate evidence-based strategies for improving access to care and reducing healthcare disparities among reproductive-aged women who reside in rural and underserved communities.