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Global health and equity. Part 1: setting the context
Judy Mill1, Barbara Astle, Linda Ogilvie
1Faculty Of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
The Canadian Nurse
|July 23, 2005
Summary
Global health equity is crucial for nursing. This article examines globalization, global health, and factors contributing to health inequities, highlighting their relevance for nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Global Health
- Health Equity
Background:
- Health equity is a fundamental prerequisite for achieving health.
- The nursing discipline is committed to the pursuit of global health and equity.
- This article is the first in a two-part series exploring these concepts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concepts of global health, equity, and globalization.
- To examine factors contributing to global health inequities.
- To determine the relevance of these factors for nurses and the nursing profession.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of global health, equity, and globalization.
- Examination of factors influencing global health inequities.
- Literature review on the role of nursing in addressing global health disparities.
Main Results:
- Globalization significantly impacts global health and equity.
- Various socioeconomic and political factors contribute to health inequities worldwide.
- Nurses have a critical role in advocating for and implementing strategies to promote health equity.
Conclusions:
- Addressing global health inequities requires a comprehensive understanding of globalization and its effects.
- Nurses are essential in bridging the gap towards achieving global health equity.
- Further research and action are needed to integrate equity into all aspects of nursing practice and global health initiatives.
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