Systemic racism: Pharmacists’ role and responsibility

Arya, Vibhuti; Butler, Lakesha; Leal, Sandra; Maine, Lucinda L.; Álvarez, Nancy A.; Jackson, Natasha; Varkey, Alex C.

doi:10.1016/j.japh.2020.09.003

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“…From a broader context, progression in general across such leadership roles in a larger context relative to other areas that have not been addressed in this evaluation, such as race and ethnicity, can indeed drive diversity, inclusion, and equity in the profession 20 . In turn, this may change the nature of the conversation addressed by publications that may be influenced by the current climate.…”

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Disparities in gender distribution within editorial boards of pharmacy journals

Awad

2021

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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IntroductionSpecialties within the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have demonstrated that disparities exist within editorial boards of their respective professional journals. However, limited data of this observation exists within the scope of pharmacy practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the distribution of gender across editorial board members of several pharmacy journals.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, a total of 20 pharmacy journals were selected, using a combination of several factors including the SCImago Journal and Country Rank as of March 2019 and prominence across various organizations within the discipline. Publicly available information from the official website of each respective journal was evaluated to determine the proportion of males and females serving as members of the editorial board. An Internet search was conducted to confirm this demographic for those individuals where gender could not be determined. Descriptive statistics were used to quantify qualitative variables.ResultsData were sufficient to determine the gender of editorial members in all 20 pharmacy journals. Eight hundred and thirteen individuals were identified to serve on editorial boards, of which 326 (40%) were female, with a range of 8% to 63% per journal. Only four journals (20%) had a female editor‐in‐chief.ConclusionDisparities in gender distribution exist among editorial boards of pharmacy journals. Future efforts should focus on increasing the proportion of women serving as both members of the editorial board and as editor‐in‐chief to drive diversity, minimize implicit bias, and possibly enhance the content and quality of publications.

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Disparities in gender distribution within editorial boards of pharmacy journals

Awad

2021

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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“…6 The ACPE Standards also require education regarding the social determinants of health and include many elements of HDCC concepts as part of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process. 4,7 While these concepts can be delivered in the curriculum, co-curriculum, and experiential learning, lack of detailed guidance may not adequately prepare students for required exposure to diverse patient populations as part of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).…”

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“…Further, most pharmacists have received limited training on key connected concepts, such as health disparities, social determinants, provider bias of health, and systemic racism. 4 It is essential to identify where we are can drive change in our own institutions and curricula so that pharmacy academia and the profession embrace Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and current and future academics and practitioners become conscientious stewards of our profession, their students and patients and society at large. In fact, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) held an EDI Institute in January 2021, with the goal to facilitate member institutions in developing a framework for a supportive and inclusive campus environment.…”

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A Call to Action for a Programmatic Approach to Addressing Health Disparities and Cultural Competency in Pharmacy Education

Armbruster

Henson

Alsharif

2022

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Pharmacy has recognized the importance of health disparities and cultural competency (HDCC) education for two decades. More recently, there has been emphasis on incorporating equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in pharmacy programs. While many institutions identify a need to incorporate a programmatic approach to HDCC education in order to meet the growing needs of a diverse population, pharmacy curricula continue to lack a holistic, programmatic approach to this vital piece of pharmacy education and the societal challenges our graduates will face throughout their careers. More than ever, pharmacists should graduate with the knowledge, values, and skills to provide culturally appropriate care for a diverse patient population. This commentary is advocating for a holistic, programmatic approach to integrating HDCC education and serves as a call to action for curricular development. It is hoped that this commentary will also set the foundation for additional scholarly work and recommendations regarding a programmatic approach.

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“…It is important to assess which groups experience structured vulnerability to their health from various oppressive systems as well as which groups widen health inequities by hoarding resources and power to alleviate their COVID-19 risks. 34 Variances in health will persist if systems that subtly and structurally prefer one race over the other continue to thrive. While internalized and interpersonal racism are significant, dismantling structural racism is primary to resolving the former two levels.…”

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Structural Racism and Supporting Black Lives – A Pharmacist’s Vow amid COVID-19

Avant

2021

Innov Pharm

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COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting Black communities in the United States due to racial structures that increase exposure (e.g., densely populated areas, substandard housing, overrepresentation in essential work) and promote underlying diseases that exacerbate COVID-19. This manuscript uses Oath of a Pharmacist as a framework to propose a set of best practices for pharmacists to mitigate inequities such as achieve competence in the ideology of structural racism; identify systems of power that jeopardize Black health; value Black voices; name the socio-structural determinants of health; define race as a socio-political construction; name historical and contemporary racism; apply resources equitably based on need; collect robust data to solve complex problems; diminish bias and view patients holistically in the contexts of inequities; and advocate for Black lives. While race is biological fiction, Black individuals are at an increased risk for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths than their white counterparts due to navigating generations of racist practices that often converge with other inequities—such as sexism, classism. To describe these racial health disparities, structured, racial disadvantage is commonly ignored while personal choices and clinical care are highlighted as the culprits. Achieving health equity requires comprehension, acceptance, and assessment of structural racism, and pharmacists are highly trusted, uniquely positioned healthcare professionals who, through their knowledge, skills, and resources, can help attenuate the effects of structural racism to support Black lives.

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Systemic racism: Pharmacists’ role and responsibility

Cited by 33 publications

References 5 publications

Disparities in gender distribution within editorial boards of pharmacy journals

Disparities in gender distribution within editorial boards of pharmacy journals

A Call to Action for a Programmatic Approach to Addressing Health Disparities and Cultural Competency in Pharmacy Education

Structural Racism and Supporting Black Lives – A Pharmacist’s Vow amid COVID-19

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