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The social determinants of health and health outcomes among adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review.
- Source :
- Public Health Nursing; Nov/Dec2021, Vol. 38 Issue 6, p942-952, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objective: To synthesize the best available evidence on the relationship between the social determinants of health and health outcomes among adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Introduction: COVID‐19 has created widespread global transmission. Rapid increase in individuals infected with COVID‐19 prompted significant public health responses from governments globally. However, the social and economic impact on communities may leave some individuals more susceptible to the detrimental effects. Methods: A three‐step search strategy was used to find published and unpublished papers. Databases searched included: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. All identified citations were uploaded into Endnote X9, with duplicates removed. Methodological quality of eligible papers was assessed by two reviewers, with meta‐synthesis conducted in accordance with JBI methodology. Results: Fifteen papers were included. Three synthesized‐conclusions were established (a) Vulnerable populations groups, particularly those from a racial minority and those with low incomes, are more susceptible and have been disproportionately affected by COVID‐19 including mortality; (b) Gender inequalities and family violence have been exacerbated by COVID‐19, leading to diminished wellbeing among women; and (c) COVID‐19 is exacerbating existing social determinants of health through loss of employment/income, disparities in social class leading to lack of access to health care, housing instability, homelessness, and difficulties in physical distancing. Conclusion: Reflection on social and health policies implemented are necessary to ensure that the COVID‐19 pandemic does not exacerbate health inequalities into the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EVALUATION of medical care
META-synthesis
CINAHL database
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
SOCIAL determinants of health
MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems
MEDICAL databases
INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems
MINORITIES
SEXISM
HEALTH services accessibility
SYSTEMATIC reviews
DOMESTIC violence
SOCIOECONOMIC factors
AT-risk people
MEDLINE
HOUSING
HOMELESSNESS
COVID-19 pandemic
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07371209
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Public Health Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 153560534
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.12959