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In this study, the authors evaluated and forecasted the cumulative opportunities for residents to access radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia, while accounting for traffic congestion, using a new people-centred methodology with an equity focus. Furthermore, they identified 1–2 optimal locations where new services would maximise accessibility. We utilised open data and publicly available big data. Cali is one of South America's cities most impacted by traffic congestion.
Read MoreAims and scope
At a time when health inequalities across the world are widespread and often increasing, International Journal for Equity in Health provides a highly visible forum where strong evidence relevant to the search for, and attainment of, equity in health can be found. Served by a globally recognized editorial board, the journal publishes research which improves the understanding of issues that influence the health of populations and shapes evidence-based decisions by health policy-makers.
International Journal for Equity in Health focuses on disseminating influential research which examines the political, policy-related, economic, social, and health systems- and services-related influences, particularly with regard to identifying and understanding the systematic differences in distributions of one or more aspects of health in population groups defined demographically, geographically, or socially.
Call for Papers - Submit to our Collections
- Migration and its effects on maternal and child health and nutrition
- Gendered Ageism in Healthcare: A Critical Analysis of Structural Inequities
- Advancing Transgender Health Equity
- Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Migration and its effects on maternal and child health and nutrition
International Journal for Equity in Health is hosting a cross-journal Collection in collaboration with the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition.
This cross-journal Collection is seeking contributions showcasing research on the intersection of migration and maternal and child health and nutrition. Both forced and voluntary migration have become a global phenomenon with profound implications for mothers' and children’s health, nutrition, and overall well-being. This special edition will highlight diverse methodological approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies, that contribute to a deeper understanding of health inequities among migrant populations and offer potential solutions to mitigate them.
Gendered Ageism in Healthcare: A Critical Analysis of Structural Inequities
International Journal for Equity in Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on “Gendered Ageism in Healthcare: A Critical Analysis of Structural Inequities”.
This special issue provides a timely and critical examination of gendered ageism, addressing an urgent yet underexplored barrier to health equity. By offering an interdisciplinary platform for analyzing its structural, ethical, and social dimensions, this collection will not only deepen scholarly understanding but also inspire actionable reforms in healthcare systems globally.
Advancing Transgender Health Equity
International Journal for Equity in Health is calling for submissions to our Collection Advancing Transgender Health Equity.
This Collection aims to explore the multifaceted health disparities faced by transgender individuals worldwide. We invite submissions that address the unique physical, mental, and social health challenges experienced by transgender populations, including access to healthcare, quality of care, and the impact of societal and structural discrimination.
Comprehensive Sexuality Education
This is a cross-journal collection. International Journal for Equity in Health is interested in articles discussing how disparities impact individuals' access to quality sexual health information and resources, leading to inequities in health outcomes.
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Gender-biased diagnosis and treatment of depression: considering our blind eye on men’s depression
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Healthcare professionals’ advocacy strategies for trans-inclusive primary care: a qualitative analysis
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Access to pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a geospatial analysis of the racial/ethnic composition of areas with and without access
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Out-of-pocket cost and financial catastrophe of patients with cancer: the alarming cost-of-illness in Bangladesh
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Why cultural safety rather than cultural competency is required to achieve health equity: a literature review and recommended definition
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“A Somali girl is Muslim and does not have premarital sex. Is vaccination really necessary?” A qualitative study into the perceptions of Somali women in the Netherlands about the prevention of cervical cancer
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Patient-centred access to health care: conceptualising access at the interface of health systems and populations
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Access to primary health care services for Indigenous peoples: A framework synthesis
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Race, gender, class, and sexual orientation: intersecting axes of inequality and self-rated health in Canada
Notes from the Field
Featured Blogs
Behind the Paper: Confronting Transphobia as a Public Health Crisis in the UK
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International Migrants Day 2024
Published Dec 18, 2024
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Published Mar 08, 2023
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The importance of measuring experiences of water insecurity
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