Keywords
Reproductive Healthcare Access; Healthcare Barriers; Medical Disparities; OB/GYN Care; Healthcare Affordability; Patient Perception
Abstract
Mandates in the United States created pressure on an already strained healthcare system post-COVID-19 pandemic. With new regulations placed upon abortion care forcing the closing of low-cost health clinics such as Planned Parenthood, legislation that has made health insurance more expensive, and rising pharmaceutical prices, women’s OB/GYN care in America has struggled to meet patient needs. A cross-sectional survey was developed and distributed to four clinics in the Orlando area to assess patients' perceived access to care and identify barriers to receiving OB/GYN care. The survey took approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete, was available in print and online in both English and Spanish, and collected de-identifiable data over the course of five months in 2025. Survey questions covered access to care, healthcare satisfaction, and demographics. Twenty-nine surveys were collected from patients who were at least 18 years of age at the time of data collection and visited one of the clinics selected for the study: Planned Parenthood – Orlando Health Center, Planned Parenthood – Kissimmee Health Center, AdventHealth Medical Group OB/GYN at Orlando (formerly Loch Haven OB/GYN), and The IVF Center. Survey responses were input into Qualtrics, and the overall perception of access to care was assessed. Qualtrics Stats IQ and Crosstabs IQ were used to calculate descriptive statistics and estimate correlations to identify barriers to care. Overall, the issues/barriers highlighted in this study were insurance, race/ethnicity, and cost of care. These results add to the knowledge of women’s healthcare disparities at the micro level, spread awareness of barriers to accessing OB/GYN care, and pave the way for wider studies and innovative and legislative solutions.
Thesis Completion Year
2026
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Scheidell, Joy D.
College
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Department
Health Sciences
Thesis Discipline
Health Sciences
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Keith, Nyla M., "Timelines Of Care: Analyzing Treatment Access For Women With Ongoing Reproductive Health Needs" (2026). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 515.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/515
Included in
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Commons, Health Services Research Commons, Maternal and Child Health Commons, Obstetrics and Gynecology Commons, Population Health Commons, Quality Improvement Commons, Reproductive and Urinary Physiology Commons, Women's Health Commons
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