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Relationship between patients' perceptions of disadvantage and discrimination and listing for kidney transplantation

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  • Klassen, A.C.
  • Hall, A.G.
  • Saksvig, B.
  • Curbow, B.
  • Klassen, D.K.

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Objectives. This study explored wait-listing decisions among African American and White men and women eligible for kidney transplants, focusing on lifetime experiences of race and sex discrimination as a possible influence. Methods. Patient records from 3 Baltimore-area hemodialysis units were reviewed, and semistructured face-to-face interviews were conducted with transplant-eligible patients and with unit staff members. Results. African American patients reported more racial discrimination, and women reported more sex discrimination. Women and older patients were less likely to be placed on the waiting list, as were patients with previous experiences of racial discrimination. Discrimination measures predicted list access more strongly than patient race. Conclusions. Lifetime experience of and response to discrimination may contribute to race and sex differences in access to care and should be included in research on health care disparities.

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  • Klassen, A.C. & Hall, A.G. & Saksvig, B. & Curbow, B. & Klassen, D.K., 2002. "Relationship between patients' perceptions of disadvantage and discrimination and listing for kidney transplantation," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(5), pages 811-817.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:5:811-817_3
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    1. Stith, Sarah S. & Li, Xiaoxue, 2021. "Does increasing access-to-care delay accessing of care? Evidence from kidney transplantation," Economics & Human Biology, Elsevier, vol. 41(C).

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