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Medical Mistrust

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health21 days ago•6 min saved

Rising Refusals of Newborn Preventive Care Alarm Health Officials

A JAMA study of more than 5 million births finds a sharp rise in parents declining routine newborn preventive care, notably vitamin K shots (2.9% to 5.2% from 2017 to 2024), with related declines in eye ointment and hepatitis B vaccination. Doctors warn that skipping these measures risks serious bleeding and infections, and cite anti-science misinformation and social-media influences as driving factors. Health professionals stress respectful, informative conversations to address concerns and protect infants.

via CBS News|

#health #medical-mistrust #newborn

politics8 months ago•6 min saved

RFK Jr.'s Campaign Negatively Impacts Children's Well-being, Experts Say

A pediatric surgeon criticizes the influence of the Make America Healthy Again movement, led by RFK Jr., which promotes skepticism towards medical professionals and scientific research, leading to increased parental mistrust, refusal of necessary medical treatments for children, and the spread of misinformation that undermines public health efforts.

via slate.com|

#make-america-healthy-again #medical-mistrust #misinformation

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Mothers' Vaccine Skepticism Linked to Negative Health Care Experiences"

Vaccine skepticism among mothers, particularly white and middle-class, is rooted in their negative experiences with the U.S. healthcare system, including instances of medical harm and mistreatment from childhood through childbirth. These experiences have led to widespread mistrust of public health entities and pharmaceutical companies, prompting mothers to conduct their own research and reject recommended vaccines. High rates of medical error and maternal deaths contribute to a growing population of Americans who believe that the U.S. healthcare system does more harm than good, leading to rational skepticism and distrust.

via The Conversation|

#health #medical-mistrust #mothers