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A holistic model of health inequalities for health policy and state administration: a case study in the regions of the Czech Republic
Health inequities exist within and between societies at different hierarchical levels. Despite overall improvements in health status in European Union countries, disparities persist among socially, economicall... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - September 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dana H übelová, Jan Caha, Lenka Janošíková and Alice Kozumplíková Tags: Research Source Type: research

A declaration on the value of experiential measures of food and water insecurity to improve science and policies in Latin America and the Caribbean
Water security is necessary for good health, nutrition, and wellbeing, but experiences with water have not typically been measured. Given that measurement of experiences with food access, use, acceptability, a... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - September 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hugo Melgar-Qui ñonez, Pablo Gaitán-Rossi, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, Teresa Shamah-Levy, Graciela Teruel-Belismelis and Sera L. Young Tags: Comment Source Type: research

Efficiency and equity of bed utilization in China ’s health institutions: based on the rank-sum ratio method
The study aimed to analyze the efficiency and equity of bed utilization in Please check if the section headings are assigned to appropriate levels.China ’s healthcare institutions and to compare and analyze the... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - September 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hang Zhang, Leiyu Shi, Junyan Yang and Gang Sun Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring equity in cancer treatment, survivorship, and service utilisation for culturally and linguistically diverse migrant populations living in Queensland, Australia: a retrospective cohort study
There is strong international evidence documenting inequities in cancer care for migrant populations. In Australia, there is limited information regarding cancer equity for Culturally and Linguistically Divers... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - September 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Brighid Scanlon, Jo Durham, David Wyld, Natasha Roberts and Ghasem Sam Toloo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Factors affecting ability of TB patients to follow treatment guidelines – applying a capability approach
Negotiating anti-Tuberculosis treatment is a complicated process comprising daily consumption of multiple medications at stipulated times and dosages, as well as periodic follow-ups and investigations, may not... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - September 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: B Aravind Chandru and Ravi Prasad Varma Tags: Research Source Type: research

Health care leaders ’ perspectives on the business impact of mobile health clinics
By analyzing how health care leaders in the United States view mobile health programs and their impact on the organization ’s bottom line, this study equips those who currently operate or plan to deploy mobile ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - September 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mollie M. Williams, Sarah T. Bui, Josephina S. Lin, Gregory H. Fan and Nancy E. Oriol Tags: Research Source Type: research

From trauma to transmission: exploring the intersection of adversity, substance use, and HIV risk in women ’s life histories
At increased risk for poor health outcomes, physical and/or sexual violence, and onward transmission of HIV, women who use drugs and are living with HIV (WWUDHIV) are vulnerable and in need of services. Unders... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - September 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Nora S. West, Frank Kussaga, Alex Rittenhouse, Brenice Duroseau, Deja Knight, Jessie Mbwambo, Samuel Likindikoki and Haneefa T. Saleem Tags: Research Source Type: research

Addressing health inequity during the COVID-19 pandemic through primary health care and public health collaboration: a multiple case study analysis in eight high-income countries
The COVID-19 pandemic substantially magnified the inequity gaps among vulnerable populations. Both public health (PH) and primary health care (PHC) have been crucial in addressing the challenges posed by the p... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - August 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dorien Vanden Bossche, Q. Jane Zhao, Sara Ares-Blanco, Maria Pilar Astier Pe ña, Peter Decat, Naoki Kondo, Madelon Kroneman, Daisuke Nishioka, Ferdinando Petrazzuoli, Guri Rortveit, Emmily Schaubroeck, Stefanie Stark, Andrew D. Pinto and Sara Willems Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to healthcare among people with disabilities: evidence from six low- and middle-income countries
The pandemic has placed considerable strain on health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), leading to reductions in the availability of routine health services. Emerging evidence su... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - August 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Xanthe Hunt, Shaffa Hameed, Shailaja Tetali, Luong Anh Ngoc, John Ganle, Lopita Huq, Tom Shakespeare, Tracey Smythe, Zeynep Ilkkursun, Hannah Kuper, Ceren Acarturk, Nanda Kishore Kannuri, Vu Quynh Mai, Rifat Shahpar Khan and Lena Morgon Banks Tags: Research Source Type: research

Patient-centeredness —a cultural targeted survey among junior medical managers
Patient-centeredness is a core element in healthcare. However, there is a gap between the understanding of this term by healthcare professionals, and patients ’ capability, self-efficacy, and willingness to tak... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - August 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Orna Tal, Royi Barnea and Aviad Tur-Sinai Tags: Research Source Type: research

Understanding why racial/ethnic inequities along the HIV care continuum persist in the United States: a qualitative exploration of systemic barriers from the perspectives of African American/Black and Latino persons living with HIV
Racial/ethnic inequities along the HIV care continuum persist in the United States despite substantial federal investment. Numerous studies highlight individual and social-level impediments in HIV, but fewer f... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - August 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Prema Filippone, Samantha Serrano, Stephanie Campos, Robin Freeman, Sabrina R. Cluesman, Khadija Israel, Brianna Amos, Charles M. Cleland and Marya Gwadz Tags: Research Source Type: research

Trends in health service needs, utilization, and non-communicable chronic diseases burden of older adults in China: evidence from the 1993 to 2018 National Health Service Survey
This study analyzed the trends in older adults ’ ne... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - August 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Nina Wu, Xueqin Xie, Min Cai, Youli Han and Shiyong Wu Tags: Research Source Type: research

The impact of community and provider-driven social accountability interventions on contraceptive use: findings from a cohort study of new users in Ghana and Tanzania
Although contraceptive use has increased over 15 years, discontinuation rates remain high. Contraceptive use is becoming more important when addressing unmet need for family planning. Social accountability, de... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - August 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Petrus S. Steyn, Joanna Paula Cordero, Dela Nai, Donat Shamba, Kamil Fuseini, Sigilbert Mrema, Ndema Habib, My Huong Nguyen and James Kiarie Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of pension income on healthcare utilization of older adults in rural China
In China, rural residents experience poorer health conditions and a higher disease burden compared to urban residents but have lower healthcare services utilization. Rather than an insurance focus on enhanced ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - August 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Peizhe Yan, Fenghang Li, Stephen Nicholas, Elizabeth Maitland, Jialong Tan, Chen Chen and Jian Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Understanding Dalit equity: a critical analysis of primary health care policy discourse of Kerala in the context of ‘Aardram’ mission
The Government of Kerala in 2017 launched the Aardram Mission with the aim to revamp public health delivery in the State. A key strategy under the mission was its focus on comprehensive primary health care to ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - August 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sreenidhi Sreekumar Tags: Research Source Type: research