Definitions, terminology, and related concepts of "racial health equity": a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the USA, access to quality healthcare varies greatly across racial and ethnic groups, resulting in significant health disparities. A new term, "racial health equity" (RHE), is increasingly reported in the medical literature, but there is currently no consensus definition of the term. Additionally, related terms such as "health disparities," "health inequities," and "equality" have been inconsistently used when defining RHE.

Methods

The primary purpose of this scoping review is to investigate the current use and underlying concepts used to define racial health equity. The study will address two key questions: (1) "What terminology and definitions have been used to characterize RHE?" and (2) "What knowledge gaps and challenges are present in the current state of

SUBMITTER: Heyn PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10542690 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature