In this 2019 journal article, Parkes et al. make a strong case for taking an ecosocial approach in public health education. Such an approach would mean that the interconnections between ecological, social and economic factors would be foundational to both learning and action for larger systems change.
Dans ce texte, Ashley McAllister et ses collaborateurs rapportent les résultats de leur revue systématique des études quantitatives menées sur les effets des déterminants structurels sur les iniquités en matière de santé mentale.
This systematic review from Xiong et al. reports on the prevalence of psychological distress during COVID-19 and identifies populations at greater risk of mental health impacts related to gender, age, psychiatric illness, unemployment, student status, and frequent exposure to social media/news concerning COVID-19, pointing to necessary areas for policy focus.
This article from de Silva and Smith argues that people living with inequities are at increased risk of harms caused by social distancing as well as greater biological risks of COVID-19, and that social distancing must occur in a socially just manner, requiring dialogue with affected populations.
This article from Richardson and Crawford argues that principles of Indigenous self-determination, leadership and knowledge must be at the forefront of pandemic public health planning. It is rooted in an awareness of Canada’s colonial history and current colonial practices that underpin inequities in the social determinants of health experienced by Indigenous Peoples.