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Conceptual approaches in combating health inequity: A scoping review protocol

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  • Michelle Amri
  • Liban Mohamood
  • Cristián Mansilla
  • Kathryn Barrett
  • Jesse B Bump

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Introduction: What are the different ways in which health equity can be sought through policy and programs? Although there is a central focus on health equity in global and public health, we recognize that stakeholders can understand health equity as taking different approaches and that there is not a single conceptual approach. However, information on conceptual categories of actions to improve health equity and/or reduce health inequity is scarce. Therefore, this study asks the research question: “what conceptual approaches exist in striving for health equity and/or reducing health inequity?” with the aim of presenting a comprehensive overview of approaches. Methods: A scoping review will be undertaken following the PRISMA guidelines for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and in consultation with a research librarian. Both the peer-reviewed and grey literatures will be searched using: Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, PAIS Index (ProQuest), JSTOR, Canadian Public Documents Collection, the World Health Organization IRIS (Institutional Repository for Information Sharing), and supplemented by a Google Advanced Search. Screening will be conducted by two independent reviewers and data will be charted, coded, and narratively synthesized. Discussion: We anticipate developing a foundational document compiling categories of approaches and discussing the nuances inherent in each conceptualization to promote clarified and united action.

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  • Michelle Amri & Liban Mohamood & Cristián Mansilla & Kathryn Barrett & Jesse B Bump, 2023. "Conceptual approaches in combating health inequity: A scoping review protocol," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(3), pages 1-6, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0282858
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282858
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