Frameworks for describing health inequalities in observational public health research: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Observational studies play a pivotal role in understanding population health trends and informing public health policy. However, many such studies inadequately address dimensions of health inequality, potentially perpetuating existing disparities. There is currently no comprehensive overview of frameworks specifically designed to integrate health-inequality constructs into observational public health research. This protocol outlines the methodology of the scoping review, which aims to identify, describe and critically evaluate existing frameworks that explicitly incorporate health inequalities within observational studies.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct this scoping review in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Ana

SUBMITTER: Buczkowska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12406877 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature