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Exploring the Influences of Risk and Protective Factors on Pain and Healthy Aging: A Focus on Intersectionality and Resilience

  • By

  • Joanna M. Hobson

  • Indonesia A. Jordan

  • Shinye Kim

  • Taylor L. Taylor

  • September 2, 2026

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    Chronic pain (CP) is a major public health issue in the U.S., with healthcare costs exceeding $700 billion and significant burdens on vulnerable populations.

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    Older adults, particularly those with intersectional identities, experience higher rates of chronic pain and associated health disparities.

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    Intersectionality and resilience are crucial frameworks for understanding the interplay of risk and protective factors in pain management.

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    African Americans report greater pain intensity and disability compared to White individuals, highlighting racial disparities in pain outcomes.

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    Gender differences exist in pain perception, with women generally reporting higher pain intensity and lower pain tolerance than men.

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Understanding risk and protective factors for pain and healthy aging: an intersectional and resilience-based perspective

  • by Joanna M. Hobson, Indonesia A. Jordan, Shinye Kim, Taylor L. Taylor

  • September 2, 2026

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