The impact of racism on subsequent healthcare use and experiences for adult New Zealanders: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Racism is an important determinant of health and driver of racial/ethnic health inequities. Experience of racism has been linked to negative healthcare use and experiences although most studies have been cross-sectional. This study examines the relationship between reported experience of racism and subsequent use and experience of health services.

Methods

This is a prospective cohort study design. The 2016/2017 adult New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) provided the sampling frame and baseline data on exposures, health status and confounders. This stand-alone study invited all exposed individuals to participate when sampled based on their reported experience of racism (ever), stratified by broad ethnic groupings (Māori, Pacific, Asian, European/Other). Equal numbers o

SUBMITTER: Harris R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777617 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature