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www.ahrq.gov/topics/women.html
Topic: Women
The AHRQ Policy on the Inclusion of Priority Populations in Research (NOT-HS-03-010) requires … specified by Congress in the Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-129) include: women … AHRQ Aimed at Addressing Maternal Morbidities
Opioid-related Hospitalizations in 2016 Involving Women … Hospital Keep C-Section Rate Low
Working Together to Tackle Inequities—Centering the Voices of Women
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/2014-women-chartbook.pdf
January 01, 2014 - rate for White women. … (424.9) than White women (512.8) … ■ In 2012, Black and Hispanic women had lower rates of death than White women. … by
the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for routine vaccination of
adolescent girls … with 69.5% of White
women.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/bladder-matters-patient.pdf
October 18, 2023 - Bladder Matters for Women
Bladder Matters for Women
Experiencing Urine Leakage? … times during the day and night
• Leaking urine before you reach the toilet
More than one-half of
women … incontinence
than men.
2X
Two-thirds of women
who experience a leaky
bladder haven’t spoken … Women wait an average
of 6.5 years before
seeking professional
help for a leaky bladder.
40% of … women with bladder leakage report
embarrassment about their symptoms.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/low-birth-weight-infographic.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Minority Women Have Smaller Babies
Minority Women Have Smaller Babies
Low birth weight can be a sign … In 2015, Black women were almost twice as likely to have
low-birth-weight babies as White women (13%
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/prevention/lifestyle/women-over-50.pdf
March 01, 2014 - Women: Stay Healthy at 50+
Women:
Stay Healthy at 50+
2014 Update
U.S. … Women with a strong
family history of certain cancers may benefit
from genetic counselling and BRCA
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/womens-health.html
July 01, 2018 - Resources for Women’s Health
Research updates and information to help women manage diseases and … AHRQ offers information to help enhance our understanding of women’s unique health needs and empower women … In addition to cancer and heart disease, health concerns unique to women, such as pregnancy and gynecologic … Treatments for Low Back Pain Top of Page Pregnancy and Childbirth Throughout pregnancy and childbirth, a woman … Smoking in pregnancy can be harmful to both the woman and the fetus, sometimes resulting in stillbirths
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www.ahrq.gov/news/statistical-brief-opioid-hospital-stays.html
February 01, 2019 - , followed by black women. … women, but the difference between white and black women decreased from 34 percent higher for white women … However, in rural areas, black women had a lower rate of opioid stays compared with white women. … States but higher among younger women in the northeastern United States. … Select to access Opioid-Related Hospital Stays Among Women in the United States .
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www.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/opioid-men-women-2014-text.html
August 01, 2017 - Women Have Higher Rates of Opioid-related Hospitalizations in Most States
Text Description … Women have higher rates of opioid-related hospitalizations in most states. … The trend resulted in virtually identical rates nationwide for women and men in 2014—roughly 225 hospital … stays per 100,000 population for both men and women. … States where opioid-related hospitalizations were higher for women include: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado
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www.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/opioid-men-women-2014.html
April 01, 2018 - Women Have Higher Rates of Opioid-related Hospitalizations in Most States
[D] Text Description … Women Have Higher Rates of Opioid-related Hospitalizations in Most States (PDF, 414 KB)
Source:
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/healthier-pregnancy/fact-sheets/preventive-health-services.html
May 01, 2015 - for women over 40
Breast Cancer Chemoprevention counseling for women at higher risk
Breastfeeding … women and other women at higher risk
Contraception : Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive … for women who may become pregnant
Gestational diabetes screening for women 24 to 28 weeks pregnant … for sexually active women
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Test every 3 years for women with normal … for pregnant women
Well-woman visits to get recommended services for women under 65
ACA Covered
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/bladder-matters-provider.pdf
October 18, 2023 - Bladder Matters for Women - Provider Infographic
Bladder Matters for Women
Recommendations by clinicians … times during the day and night
• Leaking urine before reaching the toilet
More than one-half of
women … over 20 years
of age reported
any urinary leakage
Women are 2x more
likely to experience
urinary … Women wait an average
of 6.5 years before
seeking professional
help for their
incontinence problems … .
40% of women with bladder leakage report
embarrassment about their symptoms.
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources.html
March 01, 2025 - Tool and Resources to Help Improve Urinary Incontinence Care for Women
The EvidenceNOW: Managing … that includes existing evidence and tools to inform nonsurgical treatment of urinary incontinence of women … resources, tools, and methods to support primary care practices in managing urinary incontinence in women … practice advisory is based on a practice-based intervention to improve care for a diverse population of women … Patient Information Infographic: Bladder Matters for Women (PDF, 2.7 MB) This short one-pager educates
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-hl3.html
September 01, 2015 - Groups With Disparities:
In 2013, Asian women were less likely than White women to receive a Pap … with 69.5% of White women. … For those with any college, the percentages were 76.3% for Asian women and 86.5% for White women. … White women to receive a Pap smear in the last 3 years. … non-Hispanic White women.
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/nac/speights.html
July 01, 2023 - She is also focused on faculty vitality, mentoring, wellness promotion, and empowerment of women and … girls.
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/cancer-colorectal-cancer.html
AHRQ has research and screening recommendations for colorectal cancer, which is common in both men and women
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www.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/opioid-related_hospitalizations_women_2016.html
January 01, 2019 - Opioid-related Hospitalizations in 2016 Involving Women Who Were Pregnant or Giving Birth
Opioid-related … Hospitalizations in 2016 Involving Women Who Were Pregnant or Giving Birth (PDF, 91.5 KB)
Source: … Statistical Brief #247, Opioid-Related Hospital Stays Among Women in the United States, 2016 .
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/womens-health-week-2023.html
May 01, 2023 - Women's Health Week , all of us at AHRQ are committed to addressing the unique healthcare needs of women … and ensuring that women receive the best possible care—especially care aimed at disease prevention, … with dense breasts, as well as evidence on the benefits and harms of screening in older women. … While Black and White women are equally likely to receive a breast cancer diagnosis, Black women are … Preventive healthcare can help women—and all of us—live longer and healthier lives.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/managing-urinary-incontinence-slides.pdf
October 14, 2022 - Improving Nonsurgical Management of Urinary Incontinence in Women
Improving Nonsurgical
Management … of Urinary
Incontinence in Women
Friday, October 14, 2022
2:30pm – 4:00 pm ET /
11:30am – 1:00pm … Public Health
Burden
40% women report any UI
~30% older women report moderate/severe UI
Effective … If so, you may qualify for a program for women
Veterans with difficulty controlling their bladder. … • A woman Veteran.
• 20 years old or above.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/complications-hospital-births.html
September 01, 2018 - Severe Complications Rise Sharply Among Women Giving Birth in Hospitals
Press Release Date: September … 4, 2018
The proportion of women who experienced serious complications while giving … For example, although deaths decreased overall, black women were three times more likely than white women … Compared with white women, severe maternal morbidity was 110 percent more likely among black women, 40 … percent more likely among Hispanic women and 20 percent more likely among Asian/Pacific Islander women
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/racial-ethnic-minorities.html
March 23, 2023 - A recent study found that 67 percent of non-Hispanic White women reported prior screening compared with … 43 percent of non-Hispanic Black women. 2
Asian Americans have also been shown to experience disparities … Racial/ethnic disparities in screening for and awareness of high cholesterol among pregnant women receiving