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Societal Misconception of Severity, One common societal bias is the underestimation of asthma's severity. Often, people perceive asthma as a minor ailment, manageable solely through the use of an inhaler. This misconception overlooks the chronic nature of asthma and its potential to severely impact an individual's daily life, including the risk of life-threatening asthma attacks. Stigmatization Based on Lifestyle Assumptions , Another bias concerns the assumption that asthma is primarily a consequence of poor lifestyle choices or environmental factors within an individual's control. This viewpoint, prevalent in society, neglects the complex etiology of asthma, which involves a combination of genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. Such a bias can lead to stigmatization, where individuals with asthma might be unfairly judged or held responsible for their condition.
The biases towards asthma, particularly the underestimation of its severity and the assumption that it primarily stems from lifestyle choices, significantly impact the health and healthcare experiences of individuals with asthma. These biases can lead to a lack of adequate medical attention and resources, as asthma is often not seen as a serious or life-threatening condition. Additionally, the stigma associated with asthma being a result of personal choices can cause psychological stress and hinder individuals from seeking appropriate care.
1) Discuss the result of the bias test you took.
What test did you take and what were your results?
What is your reaction to the results?
Whether you agree with the results or not, how could the results affect the healthcare treatment you provide to someone in the particular category of the test you took? (race, body size, sexuality, disability).
2) Discuss your thoughts on this week's lectures, discussion post, and panel from the U of U healthcare.
What stood out to you the most in regards what you learned about bias this week?
Reflecting on the panel video, what new concept(s) did you learn and from what panelist. Elaborate on what stood out to you and why it stood out.
3) Wrap up your reflection with summarizing an approach about being more mindful of your own individual bias in the context of healthcare.
What do you think will be most helpful to you in a health care setting in understanding personal implicit bias and what to do about it?