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100			_aSouvik Dubey
245			_aGender Inequity in Neurological Health Care in India: Socio Cultural Influences Clinical Challenges and Potential Pathways to Equity
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520			_aThe issue of gender-based inequity in health care, particularly in neuromedicine, is indeed a matter of serious concern in India. From birth, girls often face discrimination, which can manifest in malnutrition, unequal access to education, and inadequate health care, all of which impact their neurological health. Neurological conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, psychosomatic disorders, and demyelinating disorders reveal stark disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and care based on gender. Key factors contributing to this gender-based inequity in neuromedicine are socio-cultural barriers (deep-rooted societal norms and cultural practices in India often prioritize the health of male family members over females. These norms can result in women delaying seeking medical attention or being denied care altogether. This contributes to late diagnoses and poor outcomes for women with neurological conditions; myths misconceptions and misbeliefs (neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy and psychosomatic disorders, carry significant stigma, especially for women). Misconceptions around conditions like epilepsy can lead to social isolation, exclusion from marriage prospects, and neglect in care. Additionally, women’s health issues are often dismissed as psychological or “hormonal”, leading to misdiagnoses; access to health care (women often face structural barriers, such as lack of autonomy in decision-making, lower financial independence, and restricted mobility), which limit their access to neuromedical care. Health care resources in rural and underserved areas are limited, and gender biases in treatment mean that women are less likely to receive timely and adequate interventions for neurological conditions; malnutrition (poor nutrition among women), starting from childhood, is a significant contributor to neurological health problems. Malnutrition during pregnancy, which affects fetal development, can result in a higher prevalence of developmental neurological disorders in children, with gender-based neglect often continuing into adulthood. Potential solutions include awareness campaigns, policy changes, health care provider training, and community empowerment. By delving into these areas, we can begin to understand the complexities of gender inequity in neuromedicine and work toward more equitable health care solutions.
654			_aGender inquality _asocio-cultural norms _afinancial independence _acultural beliefs _aLGBTQ health _asocietal oppression _atransgenerational concepts
700			_aSiladitya Das
773	0		_0125272 _9113720 _dIndia IJCP Publications (P) Ltd. _tIndian Journal of Clinical Practice _x0971-0876
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