Development and usability testing of tools to facilitate incorporating intersectionality in knowledge translation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The field of knowledge translation (KT) has been criticized for neglecting contextual and social considerations that influence health equity. Intersectionality, a concept introduced by Black feminist scholars, emphasizes how human experience is shaped by combinations of social factors (e.g., ethnicity, gender) embedded in systemic power structures. Its use has the potential to advance equity considerations in KT. Our objective was to develop and conduct usability testing of tools to support integrating intersectionality in KT through three key phases of KT: identifying the gap; assessing barriers to knowledge use; and selecting, tailoring, and implementing interventions.

Methods

We used an integrated KT approach and assembled an interdisciplinary development commi

SUBMITTER: Sibley KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9238081 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature