Health inequalities in infectious diseases: a systematic overview of reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this systematic overview of reviews was to synthesise available evidence on inequalities in infectious disease based on three dimensions of inequalities; inclusion health groups, protected characteristics and socioeconomic inequalities.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and OpenGrey databases in November 2021. We included reviews published from the year 2000 which examined inequalities in the incidence, prevalence or consequences of infectious diseases based on the dimensions of interest. Our search focused on tuberculosis, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis C, vaccination and antimicrobial resistance. However, we also included eligible reviews of any other infectious diseases. We appraised the quality of reviews using the

SUBMITTER: Ayorinde A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10083762 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature