Publications by authors named "Sonia Treminio"
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- Many people worldwide lack access to safe surgical care, and women can play a key role in solving the healthcare workforce shortage by being leaders in healthcare.
- Operation Smile launched the Women in Medicine program to offer leadership and mentorship opportunities specifically for female healthcare workers.
- A study of all-women surgical programs in four countries showed that a vast majority of participants saw improvements in their skills and felt motivated to pursue leadership and mentorship roles, highlighting the significance of women supporting each other in their careers.
Barriers to medical care include lack of proper infrastructure and equipment; however, cultural barriers to care and poorly perceived quality of care, especially surgical care, can also negatively impact a patient's utilization of healthcare services. This study used patient-survey data from three unique municipalities in Nicaragua to examine pre-hospital barriers to care, including previous experience with healthcare, and how those experiences impact patient perceptions of surgery and care-seeking behavior. Surveys were administered in Siuna, Rosita, and Bonanza, Nicaragua between July 2019 and September 2020.
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