Category: Equity

It is now common to use the terms health equity and health disparities, but they rarely have explicit definitions. Moreover, since these terms may be ambiguous, they can be used incorrectly, leading to improper use of resources. For people involved in public care, it is essential to understand these two terms, see the difference between…

In the education context, the digital divide generally refers to inequities in technology access among students. It is a highly relevant problem that affects approximately 16 million students in the United States (Path to Digital Equity). Hence, educators need to carefully consider the differences in digital opportunities among their students and choose the tasks appropriately.…

Table of Contents Introduction Academic Performance Student Vulnerability Restricting Funding to Applicant Conclusion References Introduction There is a rising concern about the cost and value of college, given that college education is expensive to both students and the government. The scarce funding allocated for the education sector must be divided fairly to benefit the most…

Introduction The Gap in Healthcare Delivery for Military Veterans Military men are a group of individuals who are required and responsible for guarding a countrys borders and intervening in conflicts. The globe is constantly at odds, and the military and police exchange gunfire and other explosives, which substantially impact the health of military veterans. The…

A health care system is designed to provide individuals with sufficient service and improve their health outcomes. It is efficient if everyone who needs assistance receives adequate care, which is possible because of Health Equity. According to Minkler et al., this term denotes removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination and their consequences, including…

The idea of Equity literacy that resonates with my values, thinking, and beliefs are race-related oppression which comprises religion, (dis)ability, gender expression, and identity. Additionally, teachers must integrate this concept in the classroom by reflecting on their thoughts, reducing gender and race biasness and ensuring that these practices are always considered and emphasized. While referring…

Introduction The health care delivery system is one of the vital components of the public welfare schemes of the government. The healthcare components like accessibility to good medical care, quality and cost are increasingly moving beyond the grasp of the general public. The downtrend of the national healthcare delivery system has become a major issue…

Table of Contents Issue Identified Background Information Problem Statement Solution Stakeholders and Funding Considerations Impact on the Health Care Delivery System Conclusion References Issue Identified One of the main healthcare policy issues that are currently in need of addressing is health equity (HE) (American Public Health Association [APHA], 2015). Alternatively, it can be identified as…

The insurance coverage, accessibility to treatment, functional capacity, standards of healthcare, and care costs in the U.S. health system vary widely by geographical location. Geographical location plays a vital role in healthcare accessibility and equality concerns. Uneven geographic access to health care is a result of areas with greater income disparity and social inequality along…

Table of Contents Social Determinants of Health Improving Health Equity Self-Care for Nurses Conclusion References In addition to medical and genetic factors that affect human health, social determinants of health (SDOH) exist. They may be related to socioeconomic circumstances, the environment, the populations education, and governmental social and medical programs. Moreover, social determinants significantly affect…