Achieving Health Equity through Science, Policy, and Partnerships

Hooper, Monica Webb

doi:10.18865/ed.29.s2.317

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“…Given the current emphasis in the United States, and globally, on addressing health disparities and underlying structural factors, we are at an important juncture. If we capitalize on this momentum, implement innovative strategies that care for the “whole” while filling the “holes” (i.e., health disparities; Jones et al, 2019) and keep the policy implications of health-related research in the foreground (Jones et al, 2019; Webb Hooper, 2019), there is strong potential to meet this aspiration.…”

Section: Workforce Deimentioning

confidence: 99%

Health equity is not possible without addressing disparities.

Webb Hooper,

Pérez-Stable

2023

Health Psychology

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Health equity is the aspirational assurance of optimal health for all. Synonymous with fair and just opportunities for physical and mental health, equity work reflects intentional efforts to remove access barriers and allocate high-quality, need-based resources. Health equity is not possible without meaningful reductions in disparities—and evaluating progress goes further to describe, assess, and continuously evaluate fairness and social justice within structures, community contexts, and healthcare. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) has a longstanding and deep commitment to advancing health equity. This article describes efforts in two specific areas: workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and scientific initiatives. We also summarize five actionable strategies for health equity promotion in health psychology-relevant research and practice, including increasing workforce DEI, inclusive research participation, cultural competence and humility, applying community-engaged research principles, and going beyond “do no harm.” Meaningful equity work often requires major shifts in approaches, dedicated resources, and targeted efforts toward social justice. The current emphasis on addressing health disparities and understanding the structural factors underlying them presents unequivocal opportunities for changes in clinical practice and research. NIMHD seeks to support innovative health psychology and behavioral medicine research with the potential to transform health via effective and equitable interventions/treatments, systems changes, and policies.

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Section: Workforce Deimentioning

confidence: 99%