Question 1

In 2009, approximately_______percent of the U.S, population was medically uninsured.

Accepted Answer

In 2009, approximately 15% of the U.S. population was medically uninsured, reflecting the challenges in accessing healthcare coverage before the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Question 2

The following factors affect one's access to healthcare in the U.S.:

Accepted Answer

All of the listed factors—race, sex, and socioeconomic status—can affect an individual's access to healthcare in the U.S. due to systemic inequalities and disparities.

Question 3

Which is a significant factor in the life expectancies of African Americans?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Women in abusive intimate relationships maybe reluctant to insist that their intimate partner wear a condom during sex because they

Accepted Answer

Women in abusive relationships may fear that insisting on condom use could provoke their partner's anger or aggression, especially in situations where there is already a threat of violence or forced sex.

Question 5

Which of the following groups of people has the highest mortality rate?

Accepted Answer

Black men have historically had higher mortality rates due to a combination of factors including socioeconomic disparities, access to healthcare, and higher rates of certain health conditions.

Question 6

Regarding the relationship between marriage and health, marriage has a

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The primary cause of death for women is

Accepted Answer

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, similar to men, according to health statistics.

Question 8

African Americans' higher rate of coronary heart disease appears to be at least partially related to

Accepted Answer

African Americans often face higher levels of job stress due to systemic inequalities and discrimination, which can contribute to higher rates of coronary heart disease.

Question 9

Women employed outside the home

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women employed outside the home tend to have better health outcomes compared to nonemployed women, possibly due to factors like increased physical activity, social interaction, and financial independence.

Question 10

In recent years, workplaces have adopted exclusionary policies to keep women from hazardous areas. These policies have

Accepted Answer

Exclusionary policies have often been criticized for serving as a form of sex discrimination by preventing women from accessing certain jobs or areas, rather than addressing the hazardous conditions themselves.

Question 11

Which of the following contributes to a higher accidental death rate for men than women?

Accepted Answer

Men are generally more prone to reckless driving and excessive drinking, and differential gender socialization often encourages risk-taking behaviors in men, all contributing to a higher accidental death rate for men compared to women.

Question 12

What is the leading cause of death for Black males aged 15-24?

Accepted Answer

Homicide is the leading cause of death for Black males aged 15-24, often due to gun violence and other forms of violence.

Question 13

With regard to the contraction of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the riskiest form of sexual contact is

Accepted Answer

Anal sex is considered the riskiest form of sexual contact for the transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, due to the thin lining of the rectum which can easily allow the virus to enter the body.

Question 14

Women who contract AIDS

Accepted Answer

Minority women are disproportionately affected by AIDS, and heterosexual sex is a common mode of transmission for women.

Question 15

The illness rate of a given population is the

Accepted Answer

The morbidity rate refers to the frequency or proportion with which a disease appears in a population, indicating the illness rate.

Question 16

Women's higher morbidity rates for acute illnesses and chronic conditions

Accepted Answer

Women's higher morbidity rates for acute illnesses and chronic conditions are likely related to their longer life expectancy, as living longer increases the likelihood of experiencing more health issues over time.

Question 17

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, wealthy White women were especially susceptible to illness. This phenomenon

Accepted Answer

Wealthy White women often adhered to restrictive fashion and lifestyle choices, such as tight corsets and limited physical activity, which contributed to health issues.

Question 18

With regard to the sex distribution of workers in the health care industry women constitute

Accepted Answer

Women constitute the majority of workers in the healthcare industry, as they are predominantly employed in roles such as nursing, administrative positions, and other healthcare support roles.

Question 19

Recent research comparing male and female physicians' care of female patients shows that

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that female physicians often provide better care to female patients, potentially due to better communication and understanding of gender-specific health issues.

Question 20

All of the following are goals of the feminist health care movement EXCEPT to

Accepted Answer

The feminist health care movement primarily focuses on educating women, providing access to health services, and influencing health care policy, rather than directly challenging the broader economic organization of society.

Quiz 12: Gender and Health