2024-10-11 10:00:00
On the occasion of the conference of the E-Health observatory in the countries of the South, of the Pierre Fabre Foundation, we meet experts who study the possibilities and perspectives offered by the development of digital technology to improve access and the involvement of women in the field of health, the opportunity to highlight in which region and on which grounds, these inequalities are particularly detrimental to the health of women and girls.
We meet experts who study the possibilities and perspectives offered by the development of digital technology to improve access and the involvement of women in the field of health. Getty Images – Paperkites
From left to right: Béatrice Garrette, Caroline Perrin Franck, Caroline Paré, Assiatou Kama Niang and Dr José Fernandez, during the recording of the show. © RFI / Tiffanie Menta
► Broadcast recorded in Lavaur, on the occasion of the Pierre Fabre Foundation Conference: Observatory of e-health in the countries of the South.
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As I read the recent news article about the E-Health observatory conference in the countries of the South, hosted by the Pierre Fabre Foundation, I couldn’t help but notice the emphasis on the role of digital technology in bridging the gap in healthcare inequalities faced by women and girls. According to experts, digital technology has the potential to improve access to healthcare and increase the involvement of women in the field.
However, what struck me was the recognition of the existing inequities in healthcare services, particularly in the adoption of digital health technologies. Research has shown that the adoption of digital health technologies can exacerbate existing inequities in healthcare services [[1]] [[2]]. This is a critical issue that needs to be addressed, as it can have far-reaching consequences for the health and well-being of women and girls.
A recent scoping review by R. Yao (2022) highlighted the inequities in healthcare services brought about by the adoption of digital health technologies [[1]]. The review emphasized the need to identify and describe these inequities in order to develop strategies to mitigate them. Similarly, another study by S. Richardson (2022) presented a comprehensive framework for digital health equity, detailing key digital determinants of health (DDoH) to support the work of healthcare providers and policymakers [[3]].
The conference’s focus on the development of digital technology to improve access and involvement of women in healthcare is timely and crucial. However, it is essential to acknowledge the existing inequities in healthcare services and address them concurrently. By doing so, we can ensure that the adoption of digital health technologies benefits all individuals, particularly women and girls, and reduces the existing health disparities.
while digital technology holds promise in improving access to healthcare and increasing the involvement of women in the field, it is crucial to acknowledge and address the existing inequities in healthcare services. By working together to develop strategies to mitigate these inequities, we can create a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system that benefits all individuals.
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