Implicit biases can impact the treatment clients receive from sexual and reproductive health providers. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that affect our behaviors. This video describes the science behind these biases and offers self-awareness strategies for identifying and addressing biased thought patterns.
The contents of this video are solely the responsibility of the author(s)/presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, Office of Population Affairs/OASH/HHS, or the U.S. Government. This video was supported by 1 FPTPA006031-02-00 issued by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,000,000 with 100 percent funded by the Office of Population Affairs/OASH/HHS.
Our guest speaker, Dr. Natabhona Mabachi, discusses bias and discusses how it can impact healthcare and delivery of services. Dr. Mabachi is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center.