Conceptual approaches in combating health inequity: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

What are the different ways in which health equity can be sought through policy and programs? Although there is a central focus on health equity in global and public health, we recognize that stakeholders can understand health equity as taking different approaches and that there is not a single conceptual approach. However, information on conceptual categories of actions to improve health equity and/or reduce health inequity is scarce. Therefore, this study asks the research question: "what conceptual approaches exist in striving for health equity and/or reducing health inequity?" with the aim of presenting a comprehensive overview of approaches.

Methods

A scoping review will be undertaken following the PRISMA guidelines for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and in c

SUBMITTER: Amri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10016682 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature