Inequities as an Ethical Imperative: Challenges Related to Identification, Engagement, and Interventions in Minority Health
Health inequities are rooted in injustice, are often difficult to ameliorate, and require structural changes. In the American healthcare system, examples of inequities include maternal and infant health, and lacking access to healthcare. The author proposes a threefold approach that focuses on ident...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Moral Theology, Inc.
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Moral Theology |
| Online Access: | https://jmt.scholasticahq.com/article/24221-inequities-as-an-ethical-imperative-challenges-related-to-identification-engagement-and-interventions-in-minority-health |
| Summary: | Health inequities are rooted in injustice, are often difficult to ameliorate, and require structural changes. In the American healthcare system, examples of inequities include maternal and infant health, and lacking access to healthcare. The author proposes a threefold approach that focuses on identification, engagement, and interventions. First, identification aims to identify minority populations in order to understand and document health inequities. Arab American health exemplifies the difficulty in identifying a minority subgroup. Second, engagement with community members is required to understand the needs of minorities. Research should prioritize vulnerable populations and provide employment opportunities for them. A positive example is the Program in Community Engagement that worked with Black and Latinx men to ensure appropriate education around HIV prevention strategies. Third, structural interventions are needed. Communities of opportunity exemplify this approach by focusing on children of low socioeconomic backgrounds, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. |
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| ISSN: | 2166-2851 2166-2118 |