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Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) reporting tool: developing a checklist for policymakers
Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) is a decision support tool that shows users how a new program, policy, or innovation affects health equity in different population groups. Various HEIA reporting and dissemi... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Alireza Olyaeemanesh, Amirhossein Takian, Hakimeh Mostafavi, Mohammadreza Mobinizadeh, Ahad Bakhtiari, Fateme Yaftian, Abbass Vosoogh-Moghaddam and Efat Mohamadi Tags: Research Source Type: research

COVID-19 inpatient mortality in Brazil from 2020 to 2022: a cross-sectional overview study based on secondary data
In Brazil, the COVID-19 pandemic found the universal and public Unified Health System (SUS) with problems accumulated over time, due, among other reasons, to low investments, and disparities in resource distri... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Margareth Cris óstomo Portela, Mônica Martins, Sheyla Maria Lemos Lima, Carla Lourenço Tavares de Andrade and Claudia Cristina de Aguiar Pereira Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluating equity across the continuum of care for maternal health services: analysis of national health surveys from 25 sub-Saharan African countries
Ensuring access to the continuum of care for maternal, neonatal, and child health is an effective strategy for reducing maternal and child mortality. We investigated the extent of dropout, wealth-related inequ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Firew Tekle Bobo, Augustine Asante, Mirkuzie Woldie, Angela Dawson and Andrew Hayen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Assessing the interactions of people and policy-makers in social participation for health: an inventory of participatory governance measures from a rapid systematic literature review
Social participation, also termed stakeholder voice, is an important component of health system governance. Increased interactions between the community and policy makers could facilitate a more responsive hea... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Prateek Gupta, Benjamin Rouffy-Ly, Katja Rohrer-Herold, Kira Koch, Neethi Rao, Charlotte Poulussen, Lara Brearley, Hala Abou-Taleb and Dheepa Rajan Tags: Review Source Type: research

Community bylaws concerning sexual and reproductive health and rights in Machinga District, Malawi: to what extent are they responsive to young people ’s needs?
Community bylaws are commonly accepted mechanisms to influence behaviour change to achieve better health and development outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the uses, benefits, and potential downsides of ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Maryse Kok, Alister Munthali, Peter Mvula, Zindaba Chisiza and Marielle Le Mat Tags: Research Source Type: research

Health equity for persons with disabilities: a global scoping review on barriers and interventions in healthcare services
Persons with disabilities experience health inequities in terms of increased mortality, morbidity, and limitations in functioning when compared to the rest of the population. Many of the poor health outcomes e... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: M élanie Gréaux, Maria Francesca Moro, Kaloyan Kamenov, Amy M. Russell, Darryl Barrett and Alarcos Cieza Tags: Review Source Type: research

Typologies of dependency, household characteristics, and disparity in formal and informal care use: analysis of community-dwelling long-term care insurance claimants in an urban municipality of China
A comprehensive understanding of subgroups of community-dwelling older adults and their long-term care (LTC) utilization can help to promote equality in the long-term services and support system. Dependency an... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shuai Fang, Hong Liang and Yan Liang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Ensuring Indigenous co-leadership in health research: a Can-SOLVE CKD case example
Indigenous people are insightful and informed about their own health and wellness, yet their visions, strengths and knowledge are rarely incorporated into health research. This can lead to subpar engagement or... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Cathy Woods, Craig Settee, Mary Beaucage, Helen Robinson-Settee, Arlene Desjarlais, Evan Adams, Catherine Turner, Malcolm King, Letitia Pokiak, Mary Wilson, Evelyn Voyageur, Chantel Large, Jonathan McGavock, Joanne Kappel, Helen Chiu, Tamara Beardy & hell Tags: Comment Source Type: research

Optimal allocation of physicians improves accessibility and workload disparities in stroke care
Inequalities in access to stroke care and the workload of physicians have been a challenge in recent times. This may be resolved by allocating physicians suitable for the expected demand. Therefore, this study... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kazuki Ohashi, Toshiya Osanai, Kyohei Bando, Kensuke Fujiwara, Takumi Tanikawa, Yuji Tani, Soichiro Takamiya, Hirotaka Sato, Yasuhiro Morii, Tomoki Ishikawa and Katsuhiko Ogasawara Tags: Research Source Type: research

The complexities of trans women ’s access to healthcare in South Africa: moving health systems beyond the gender binary towards gender equity
Public health research highlights the influence of socio-political biases shaping obstacles to fair healthcare access based on gender. South Africa has shown commitment to resolving gender imbalances in health... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Siyanda B. Shabalala and Megan M. Campbell Tags: Research Source Type: research

COVID-19-related global health governance and population health priorities for health equity in G20 countries: a scoping review
Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the promotion of health equity including the health of various population sub-groups has been compromised, human rights jeopardised, and social inequities furthe... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Muriel Mac-Seing, Meron Gidey and Erica Di Ruggiero Tags: Review Source Type: research

Equity trends for the UHC service coverage sub-index for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health in Pakistan: evidence from demographic health surveys
Pakistan, the world's sixth most populous country and the second largest in South Asia, is facing challenges related to reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) that are exacerbated by various ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Nabila Zaka, Maida Umar, Ahsan Maqbool Ahmad, Ikhlaq Ahmad, Tahira Ezra Reza, Mariyam Sarfraz and Faran Emmanuel Tags: Research Source Type: research

Geographical challenges and inequity of healthcare access for high-risk paediatric heart disease
Geographical context is an important consideration for health system design to promote equality in access to care for patients with childhood heart disease (CHD), particularly those living in regional, rural, ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - November 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Benjamin C. Auld, Bridget Abell, Prem S. Venugopal and Steven McPhail Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of long-term care insurance on healthcare utilization of middle-aged and older adults: evidence from China health and retirement longitudinal study
As global ageing continues to increase and many countries face challenges from the growing demand for long-term care. Drawing on the experiences of developed countries, developing countries have explored their... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Songhao Yang, Dandan Guo, Shengxian Bi and Yingchun Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Negative consequences of conflict-related sexual violence on survivors: a systematic review of qualitative evidence
Conflicts exacerbate dynamics of power and inequalities through violence normalization, which acts as a facilitator for conflict-related sexual violence. Literature addressing its negative outcomes on survivor... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - October 27, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Elena Rubini, Martina Valente, Monica Trentin, Giulia Facci, Luca Ragazzoni and Sarah Gino Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research