Reproductive health disparities among women with disability and the role of ableism in nursing.
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BACKGROUND: Health disparities affecting women with disability are largely due to ableism, which commands little attention in health care. PURPOSE: This paper examines ableism related to reproductive health, health care disparities experienced by women with disability, and the role of nursing in addressing these disparities. METHODS: The authors used relevant research and documents to identify health disparities experienced by women with disability. Identified disparities relate to 1) pregnancy or maternal-child health, 2) sexual health, and 3) breast and cervical cancer screening and care. Historical perspectives on disparities affecting persons with disability and women with disability are presented. CONCLUSION: Lack of education of healthcare professionals about care of women with disability is a major factor in the ableism largely responsible for health disparities. CONCLUSION: Healthcare professionals must assume a greater role in addressing ableism, ensuring that clinicians are prepared to recognize ableism and reduce reproducetive health disparities affecting women with disability.