Racism, ethnocentrism, segregation, stereotyping, and classism are tightly linked to health
equity and social determinants of health. They lead to lack of power, money, resources, and …

This article highlights selected components of the National Institute of Nursing Research's
(NINR) Strategic Plan on Reducing Health Disparities. Building on its long history of …

Background Health inequities are major predictors of poor health and remain a complex and
persistent challenge globally and in the United States. Research has documented the …

Background Research has shown that cultural competence training improves the attitudes,
knowledge, and skills of clinicians related to caring for diverse populations. Social Justice in …

IntroductionEfforts to address health disparities and achieve health equity are critically
dependent on the development of a diverse research workforce. However, many …

Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of a newly reformed curriculum for teaching culturally
responsive care and to build awareness of health and health care disparities in first-year …

Health disparities are a major public health problem in the United States. Doctorally
prepared nurse scholars, who understand factors contributing to these disparities, possess …

Background The theoretical landscape of health disparities research now emphasizes
health inequities and the role that social determinants of health (SDOH) play in creating and …

This chapter focuses on promoting cultural competence in research and the care of
vulnerable populations by establishing inter-university nursing partnership centers for health …

The war on the elimination of health disparities is a complex, persistent, and long-term
commitment to ensure that all Americans have equitable access to the contributors of good …