Do families have moderating or mediating effects on early health inequalities? A scoping review

ConclusionsThe effect of family characteristics on early health inequalities has been sparsely investigated. The evidence supported models of family stress and investment. Further research is needed to comprehensively understand this association.Key messagesFamily characteristics contribute to health inequalities.Taking families ’ stress and investment into account could improve targeted prevention efforts aimed at reducing health inequalities.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research