A Primer for Health Equity Research: Essential Skills for Health Equity & Disparities Research in Radiology (2021)-M6-RCP10-2021

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The discussion focuses on publishing health equity research and the challenges tied to biases within the research process. It highlights that evidence generation often inherently includes systematic biases, like racism, and emphasizes the need for greater minority representation in clinical trials where less than 10% of participants are people of color. To bridge this gap, increasing minority participation is crucial. Additionally, the roles of journal editors as gatekeepers in shaping research outputs are scrutinized, revealing biases even within journal selection processes. With health equity research often relegated to opinion pieces that attract less citation, there's an urging need for it to be published as substantive research to achieve broader recognition and impact.<br /><br />Further elaborations explore the influence of multiple social determinants on health outcomes, spanning personal health behaviors to environmental factors like food deserts and socioeconomic status. The content underscores the vital role of contextual research methodologies in addressing health disparities effectively. It also sheds light on historical and structural inequities, like redlining, that continue to impact health disparities significantly. <br /><br />The overall narrative calls for robust research methodologies, including mixed-method approaches, emphasizing the necessity of involving diverse datasets and innovative strategies like design thinking and implementation science. The ultimate goal is to foster equitable health practices and align health research more closely with diverse population needs. Emphasizing the real-world applicability of research, the discussion invites continuous exploration and adaptation to transform healthcare delivery comprehensively.

Keywords

health equity

systematic biases

minority representation

clinical trials

journal editors

social determinants

health disparities

contextual research

structural inequities

mixed-method approaches

design thinking