People powered research: what do communities identify as important for happy and healthy children and young people? A multi-disciplinary community research priority setting exercise in the City of Bradford, United Kingdom (UK)
Involving communities in research priority setting can increase the relevance and efficiency of research, leading to better health outcomes. However these exercises often lack clarity in how communities are in... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Christopher Cartwright, Aamnah Rahman, Shahid Islam, Bridget Lockyer, Euroline Roper, Meegan Worcester, Melany Zarate and Rosemary McEachan Tags: Research Source Type: research

A study on the equity of self-rated health of older adults at the family level
The self-rated health of older adults (SHOA) plays an important role in enhancing their medical service utilization and quality of life. However, the determinants and magnitude variations in SHOA at the family... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Weicun Ren, Yiqing Xing, Clifford Silver Tarimo, Ruibo He and Zhang Liang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Relationship between socioeconomic status and cognitive ability among Chinese older adults: the moderating role of social support
This study aims to examine whether the discrepancy in socioeconomic status (SES) makes a diff... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Leiyu Shi, Lei Tao, Nanqian Chen and Hailun Liang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Healthcare cost and race: analysis of young women with stroke
Over the last decade, the prevalence of young stroke has increased 40% particularly among vulnerable populations. These strokes are often more severe with worse outcomes. However, few studies have examined the... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Molly Jacobs and Charles Ellis Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring the complexity and spectrum of racial/ethnic disparities in colon cancer management
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across U.S. racial/ethnic groups. Existing studies often focus on a particular race/ethnicity or single domain within the care continuum. Granula... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Anya L. Greenberg, Nathan R. Brand, Alan Zambeli-Ljepovi ć, Katherine E. Barnes, Sy Han Chiou, Kim F. Rhoads, Mohamed A. Adam and Ankit Sarin Tags: Research Source Type: research

An action-oriented public health framework to reduce financial strain and promote financial wellbeing in high-income countries
Perceived financial security impacts physical, mental, and social health and overall wellbeing at community and population levels. Public health action on this dynamic is even more critical now that the COVID-... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Candace I. J. Nykiforuk, Ana Paula Belon, Evelyne de Leeuw, Patrick Harris, Lisa Allen-Scott, Kayla Atkey, Nicole M. Glenn, Elaine Hyshka, Karla Jaques, Krystyna Kongats, Stephanie Montesanti, Laura M. Nieuwendyk, Roman Pabayo, Jane Springett and Aryati Y Tags: Research Source Type: research

A study on the current state and equity level of the health promotion service demands among older adults in China
Meeting the demands of older adults for health promotion services (DOAHPS) is essential for maintaining their health and enhancing their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to construct a model for ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Weicun Ren, Xiwang Ma, Clifford Silver Tarimo, Yiqing Xing, Xinyuan Lv and Zhang Liang Tags: Research Source Type: research

The buffering effect of social capital for daily mental stress in an unequal society: a lesson from Seoul
This study attempted to illustrate whether mental health deterioration could be alleviated by high social capital in an environment with high economic inequality. Daily mental stress was employed as a mental h... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sungik Kang, Joo-Lim Lee and Ja-Hoon Koo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Family and domestic violence policy discourses and narratives: implications for Emergency Departments and communities in rural Australia
Australian data has indicated that the frequency and severity of family and domestic violence (FDV) tends to increase with remoteness. Rural communities rely on Emergency Departments (ED) within public hospita... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sheree Moore, Rachael Fox, Br óna Nic Giolla Easpaig and Linda Deravin Tags: Research Source Type: research

To what extent has the Iranian Health Transformation Plan addressed inequality in healthcare financing in Iran?
One of the major goals of health systems is providing a financing strategy without inequality; this has a significant impact on people ’s access to healthcare. The present study aimed to investigate the inequal... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Maryam Moeeni, Shirin Nosratnejad, Manizhe Rostampour and Koen Ponnet Tags: Research Source Type: research

Factors influencing treatment status of syphilis among pregnant women: a retrospective cohort study in Guangzhou, China
This study explored correlates of trea... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Huihui Liu, Niannian Chen, Weiming Tang, Songying Shen, Jia Yu, Huiyun Xiao, Xingwen Zou, Jianrong He, Joseph D. Tucker and Xiu Qiu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of effective coverage for type 2 diabetes in Mexican primary care health information systems: a retrospective registry analysis
As the leading cause of disability and the fourth leading cause of premature death in Mexico, type 2 diabetes (T2D) represents a serious public health concern. The incidence of diabetes has increased dramatica... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: H éctor Gallardo-Rincón, María Jesús Ríos-Blancas, Alejandra Montoya, Rodrigo Saucedo-Martínez, Linda Morales-Juárez, Ricardo Mujica, Alejandra Cantoral, Lorena Suarez Idueta, Rafael Lozano and Roberto Tapia-Conyer Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Preventing early childhood transmission of hepatitis B in remote Aboriginal communities in northern Australia
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Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Richard P. Sullivan, Jane Davies, Paula Binks, Melita McKinnon, Roslyn Gundjirryiir Dhurrkay, Kelly Hosking, Sarah Mariyalawuy Bukulatjpi, Stephen Locarnini, Margaret Littlejohn, Kathy Jackson, Steven Y. C. Tong and Joshua S. Davis Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Can government subsidies and public mechanisms alleviate the physical and mental health vulnerability of China ’s urban and rural residents?
Poverty vulnerability has been defined as the likelihood of a family falling into poverty in the upcoming months. Inequality is a major cause of poverty vulnerability in developing countries. There is evidence... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Yali Li and Ronald Marquez Tags: Research Source Type: research

Improving social justice in observational studies: protocol for the development of a global and Indigenous STROBE-equity reporting guideline
Addressing persistent and pervasive health inequities is a global moral imperative, which has been highlighted and magnified by the societal and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Observational studies c... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - March 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sarah Funnell, Janet Jull, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Vivian Welch, Omar Dewidar, Xiaoqin Wang, Miranda Lesperance, Elizabeth Ghogomu, Anita Rizvi, Elie A. Akl, Marc T. Avey, Alba Antequera, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Catherine Chamberlain, Peter Craig, Luis Gabriel Cue Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research