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Abstract：
A number of studies have characterized the importance of regular OB/GYN visits for women who are above the age of 18. As more emphasis is placed on reproductive healthcare, there has been an overall decrease in the rates of adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes. In this study, a population of 200 women were surveyed to find factors that influence whether they had sought care from an OB/GYN in the past year. These results can be further extrapolated to whether women will seek OB/GYN healthcare in the future. A survey research platform was used to collect demographic data in addition to the survey responses. Thirteen survey questions were designed, some of which were adapted from the NIH Healthcare Access and Utilization Survey. This study found that women of minority races (African American and Hispanic) were more likely to report that they didn\'t feel like they were asked for their opinions about their healthcare. Additionally, women who were younger, who didn\'t feel like they were asked for their opinions, and who were of minority races were more likely to have not seen an OB/GYN in the past year. These findings can be used to focus on fixing the factors that deter women from seeking regular OB/GYN care. Efforts must be made to ensure that patients feel supported and understood, for this is the only way that we can make progress towards a healthier society.
摘要：
许多研究表明，对于18岁以上的女性，定期进行OB/GYN就诊的重要性。随着越来越重视生殖保健，不良性健康和生殖健康结局的发生率总体上有所下降.在这项研究中,我们对200名女性进行了调查,以找出影响她们在过去一年中是否曾向妇产科医生寻求护理的因素.这些结果可以进一步推断女性将来是否会寻求OB/GYN医疗保健。除调查答复外，还使用调查研究平台收集人口统计数据。设计了13个调查问题，其中一些是根据NIH医疗保健获取和利用调查改编的。这项研究发现，少数族裔（非洲裔美国人和西班牙裔）的女性更有可能报告说，她们不觉得自己被问及对自己的医疗保健的意见。此外,年轻的女人，他们不觉得他们被要求发表意见，和谁是少数民族种族更有可能没有看到妇产科医院/GYN在过去的一年。这些发现可用于解决阻止女性寻求常规妇产科护理的因素。必须努力确保患者感到支持和理解，因为这是我们迈向更健康社会的唯一途径。
