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Materias / palabras clave: health equity, health disparities, healthcare services; Medicine: Public aspects of medicine

Health equity and the capacity to build it may be better achieved when the approaches of participatory practice and participant observation are more intentionally implemented together in applied, action research. An expl...

Abstract Background Cerebral palsy (CP) registers serve as instrumental tools to support development of care pathways, preventative strategies, and health gains. Such health gains, however, are not always universal, wit...

Eleanor M Richardson,1 Lorraine M Provencher2 1School of Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA; 2Vance Thompson Vision, Omaha, NE, USACorrespondence: Lorraine M Provencher, Vance Thompson Vision, 4909 S. 118th S...

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Materias / palabras clave: digital health equity, gender health inequity, mental health inequity, indigenous health equity, race inequity in health, disability and health inequity; Medicine: Public aspects of medicine; Social Sciences: Social scie...

Materias / palabras clave: health equity, public health, health policy, social determinants of health, health justice, health services; Medicine; Social Sciences: Industries. Land use. Labor: Labor. Work. Working class: Social insurance. Social se...

Abstract Background The ageing and growing population, rising cancer rate, and increased healthcare demand drive higher medical costs. Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into oncology revolutionizes cancer diagnosi...

Abstract BackgroundAcute respiratory infections (ARIs) remain a significant global health challenge and are the second leading cause of disease burden and mortality. Early warning systems (EWS) play a key rol...

Clinical exercise professionals (CEPs) play a key role in supporting people with mental and physical health challenges. Yet access to services is inequitable, especially for ‘hard to reach’ or underserved populations...

IntroductionGender equity remains a central issue in contemporary research and public policy, shaped by structural, cultural, and institutional inequalities. Despite increased academic attention, the field continues to e...

Background: The world is experiencing overlapping crises of climate breakdown, ecosystem degradation, rising inequality, and conflict. Traditional evaluation criteria inadequately address equity and environmental sustai...

Abstract Implementation research (IR) is important for addressing equity in global health. However, there is limited knowledge on how to operationalize IR for health equity, and pathways for improving health equity throu...

Abstract Background Despite the rising burden of diabetes in low- and middle-income countries, conventional economic metrics often fail to capture the multidimensional nature of health deprivation. This study aims to bri...

Abstract BackgroundManaging type 2 diabetes (T2D) requires ongoing attention to diet, physical activity, medication, and blood glucose monitoring. These cumulative demands can lead to diabetes distress, a com...

The pandemic caused a sudden and rapid transition to online of health profession education programs, in an attempt to maintain the critical supply of new graduates during a pandemic. A gap existed pre-pandemic between te...

ObjectiveThis scoping review maps the current evidence on implementing home-based digital health technologies in rural Canada. It examines available readiness tools and indicators, stakeholder perspectives, barriers, and...

Introduction: Informal workers are a priority for health equity. However, Indonesian employment laws provide limited legal social protection to informal workers, which may constrain access to health insurance. From the s...

Abstract Background Thailand is undergoing a rapid demographic transition toward an aging society, with substantial challenges in ensuring health equity for older adults. While national-level health policies have expande...

This study develops a sustainable vehicle routing framework that addresses gender imbalance in freight transport, where women remain significantly underrepresented in driving roles. The framework integrates gender-differ...

ABSTRACT Background Bangladesh's extreme vulnerability to climate change is fueling public health emergencies, from infectious disease outbreaks to severe mental health burdens. The country's reactive and centralized hea...

Background: Primary healthcare (PHC) is a crucial entry point for health prevention and continuity of care. The public health sector faces challenges in providing equitable, accessible and comprehensive care, particular...

Approximately 20% of Nigerians experience a mental health condition, yet fewer than 10% receive minimally adequate care. This scoping review synthesises the development, implementation and outcomes of mental health polic...

Abstract Background Equitable access to healthcare depends not only on the overall availability of medical professionals but also on their fair geographic distribution. Physicians are central to patient care and health s...