Which of the following is a major reason that health disparities exist?
A) No sensitivity to the needs of the individuals to be served
B) Problems experienced in accessing and effectively utilizing health services
C) Belief that individual's health is not closely related to community health.
D) Common ground exists among clients and communities to encourage culturally competent health care partnerships.
Ans: B
Health disparities exist and are due, at least in part, to problems experienced in accessing and effectively utilizing health services. Reducing and eventually eliminating disparities depends on building common ground among clients, providers, agencies, and communities so that culturally competent health care partnerships can grow in number and quality of services.
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