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09/20/26

Women’s healthcare barriers extend into work and family life.

Marken, Stephanie; Kemp, Andy; Gallup. Gallup.com

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Equity, Access, and Timeliness
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Summary

Diagnostic problems extend beyond the clinical encounter. In this Gallup-Pivotal survey of 5,141 adults, 51% of women experienced at least one recent healthcare-access problem, 34% felt their symptoms were dismissed, and 47% of diagnosed women waited three months or longer for their most recent diagnosis. The survey documents that patient work life, caregiving, and relationships were impacted, highlighting diagnostic timeliness as a broader equity issue.
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Marken S, Kemp A, Gallup. Women’s healthcare barriers extend into work and family life. Gallup.com; September 20, 2026.