The role of health protection teams in reducing health inequities

Findings from a qualitative study

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15375433
AutoresRosalie Allison (0000-0003-1266-2549, European Medicines Agency, autor correspondente), 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)
Ano2023
Volume23
Fascículo1
Páginas231-231
Data de publicação2023-02-02
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
EditoraBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-023-15143-7
PMID36732688
OpenAlexW4318980297
IdiomaEN
Referências 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