Disparities in post-traumatic neurodegeneration among adults of African American or Black racial identity: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This scoping review will evaluate and synthesise what is known about the impact of structural and social determinants of health on neurodegeneration among adults of African American or Black (AAB) racial identity with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The primary objective is to examine how structural factors, such as healthcare access, influence disparities in neurodegeneration following TBI. Given higher rates of TBI and worse outcomes among Black individuals compared with White individuals, this review seeks to fill the gap in research concerning underrepresentation of AAB populations.

Methods and analysis

Guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence framework, this review will systematically search PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase and Cochrane CENTRAL Lib

SUBMITTER: Lee M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666191 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature