A syndemic effect: Interrelationships between systemic racism, health disparities, and COVID-19.


Journal

Nursing
ISSN: 1538-8689
Titre abrégé: Nursing
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 7600137

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
01 Jan 2022
Historique:
entrez: 3 1 2022
pubmed: 4 1 2022
medline: 6 1 2022
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

This article discusses the interconnection between the syndemic effect of racial inequities and disparities as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans. It also highlights meaningful reforms and priorities to achieve health equity in Black communities.

Identifiants

pubmed: 34979013
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000803424.08667.c6
pii: 00152193-202201000-00013
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

38-43

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2022 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Auteurs

Angela Richard-Eaglin (A)

Angela Richard-Eaglin is the associate dean for Equity and an associate professor at Yale University in Orange, Conn. Lisa Muirhead is an associate professor and the assistant dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Michelle Webb is an assistant professor at Duke University School of Nursing. Schenita D. Randolph is an associate professor at Duke University School of Nursing and a co-director of the Duke Center for REsearch to AdvanCe Healthcare Equity (REACH Equity) Community Engagement Core.

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