Hidden Figures: Are Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women Really so Different When it Comes to Health Care?

Incorporating the needs of at-risk populations into national health care initiatives is essential. Israel has identified ultra-Orthodox Jewish, or Haredi, women, as at risk of increased morbidity and mortality, yet actual data on this insular community are lacking. We reviewed published research on...

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Authors: Simhi, Meital (Author) ; Yoselis, Aviva (Author) ; Sarid, Orly (Author) ; Cwikel, Julie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2019-06-19]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2020, Volume: 59, Issue: 3, Pages: 1398-1420
Further subjects:B Women
B Ultra-orthodox
B Health
B Jewish
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:Incorporating the needs of at-risk populations into national health care initiatives is essential. Israel has identified ultra-Orthodox Jewish, or Haredi, women, as at risk of increased morbidity and mortality, yet actual data on this insular community are lacking. We reviewed published research on Israeli Haredi women’s health status, behaviors and health care access and examined methodologies. Of 273 articles identified, 14 publications and four government reports were included. More research is needed on this community, essential not only to Israeli health care policy, but to that of the USA and the UK, who share the largest percentages of Haredi Jews.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-019-00862-2