According to the Kaiser study, what percentage of low-income women expressed concerns about healthcare quality?

• A. 32 percent
• B. 23 percent
• C. 50 percent
• D. 10 percent

Answer: (A)

Understanding how people perceive the quality of care is key in health equity. The Kaiser study shows that a substantial portion of low-income women express concerns about the quality of healthcare they receive. This matters because perceptions of quality can affect whether people seek care, follow medical advice, or trust the health system. The figure is about thirty-two percent, meaning roughly one in three low-income women reported concerns. That level signals meaningful dissatisfaction without implying it’s universal, highlighting a real gap in perceived quality that can influence health behaviors. The other options would either understate or overstate the share of concern and don’t align as well with the observed pattern.