The Sum of the Parts—Intersectionality and Health

Open module (English) Estimated time to complete activity: 1 Hour
Credits Available: AAPA,ACE,ACPE,AMA,ANCC,CNE,ACCME,IPCE

Using intersectionality as an analytic lens highlights the multiple nature of individual identities and how varying combinations of class, gender, race, sexuality, and citizenship categories can differentially affect the health outcomes of individuals. This webinar discusses overlapping identities and experiences that can affect health outcomes and strategies for achieving health equity.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Describe the concept of intersectionality
  • Discuss the intersection(s) of HIV, Substance use disorder and COVID
  • Consider how to treat the whole person throughout their life course

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