The role of health protection teams in reducing health inequities

Findings from a qualitative study

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15375433
AutoresRosalie Allison (0000-0003-1266-2549, European Medicines Agency, autor de correspondencia), David Roberts (0000-0002-5669-5011), David J Roberts (0000-0003-1191-2104), Adam Briggs (0000-0002-2314-1039), Shona Arora, Sarah Anderson (0000-0002-8581-1544)
Año2023
Volumen23
Número1
Páginas231-231
Fecha de publicación2023-02-02
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
EditorialBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-023-15143-7
PMID36732688
OpenAlexW4318980297
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas20

HPTs welcomed the development of UKHSA's health equity strategy, and through this study identified opportunities where HPTs can influence, support and lead on tackling health inequities. This includes embedding health equity into HPTs' acute response activities, stakeholder working, and staff management. This study also identified a need for health equity training for HPTs to improve knowledge and skills, utilising evidence-based approaches to health equity. Finally, we have identified areas where HPTs can lead, for example using brief advice interventions and through developing resources, such as standard operating procedures that focus on vulnerable populations. These findings will support a more integrated approach to addressing health equity through health protection work

Biostatistics · Environmental health · Health equity · Health services research · Pathology · Public health · Qualitative research · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Nursing · Epidemiology