Disparities in Healthcare Utilization Among Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: An Intersectional Analysis
Our findings reveal that individuals experiencing intersecting social vulnerabilities face marked inequalities in healthcare access. Without SUS, these populations would likely have been excluded from essential care. Strengthening SUS and implementing inclusive public policies are critical to reducing disparities and ensuring equitable healthcare access for historically marginalized groups.
Authors
- Mônica Chiodi Toscano de Campos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4145-9216)
- Felipe Mendes Delpino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3562-3246)
- Murilo César do Nascimento (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3436-2654)
- Rander Junior Rosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3799-526X)
- Heriederson Sávio Dias Moura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7654-2402)
- Ricardo Alexandre Arcêncio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4792-8714)
- Juliana Soares Tenório de Araújo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1659-8321)
- Letícia Perticarrara Ferezin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1463-8155)
- Ione Carvalho Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7541-5591)
Institutions
- Universidade de Brasília (BR)
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas (BR)
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade Federal de Alfenas (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22060831
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99
Funders
- Virginia Department of Transportation
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Division of Graduate Education