The healthcare system has long been a challenging environment for Black women, marked by systemic racism and sexism that results in silence, mistreatment, and unmet needs.
When healthcare institutions, which should be safe havens, become sources of harm, it generates betrayal trauma that deteriorates trust and contributes to ongoing silence within the community.
Institutional trauma manifests through biased diagnostics and disparities in treatment, leading Black women to experience healthcare as exploitative rather than healing, which further entrenches their silence.
Empowering Black women in healthcare requires not only cultural competence but also genuine informed consent, allowing them to reclaim their voice and advocate for their own health.
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