Barriers To Care Amongst Patients With Inherited Bleeding Disorders: Results From Two Nation-Wide Canadian Surveys

Introduction: The literature surrounding inequity in healthcare is robust, with factors such as socioeconomic status (SES), race, immigration status, and geographic access being extensively documented as influencers of both healthcare access and healthcare outcomes. However, the ways in which social determinants of health (SDOH) affect patients with inherited bleeding disorders remains unclear. To the best of our knowledge, no study has specifically examined for health inequities or barriers to care amongst this patient population. The objective of this study was to survey Canadian patients and healthcare providers (HCPs) regarding their perceptions around access to care and diagnostic delay.