Addressing health inequities re-illuminated by the COVID-19 pandemic: How can nursing respond?
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The coronavirus disease 2019 mortality rate among Black adults in the U.S. is double that of other racial and ethnic groups. The current pandemic is re-illuminating health inequities that are pervasive in our society and reflected in our health system. This creative controversy describes critical conversations needed within nursing to acknowledge the contribution of structural racism to health equity. We recommend implementing structural competency into nursing education and prioritizing nursing research and policies focused on health equity and community-based interventions.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Scott, J; Johnson, R; Ibemere, S
Published Date
- January 2021
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 56 / 1
Start / End Page
- 217 - 221
PubMed ID
- 32959411
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC7537307
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1744-6198
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0029-6473
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/nuf.12509
Language
- eng